Wilson vs Kolson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: English

American English

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Wilson Rank #645

Kolson Rank #801

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #801 for Kolson.

Is Wilson or Kolson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Kolson at #801 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Kolson mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Kolson means "son of Cole" (English origin).

Are Wilson and Kolson boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Kolson is primarily a boy name.