Kevin vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Kevin Rank #196

Colson Rank #355

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Kevin or Colson more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Colson mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Kevin and Colson boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.