Sean vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Sean Rank #437

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Colson mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Sean and Colson boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.