Wilder vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Wilder Rank #391

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Colson mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Wilder and Colson boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.