Killian vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Killian Rank #370

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Killian or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Killian and Colson mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Killian and Colson boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.