Killiam vs Kohlson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killiam

Boy #5,792 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little churchman, associated with the church"

Origin: Old Irish ceall + diminutive

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,792
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kill, Liam, Killy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Killiam Rank #5,792
Kohlson Rank #5,712

Kohlson is more popular, ranked #5712 vs #5792 for Killiam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Killiam ___

  • Killiam James
  • Killiam Patrick
  • Killiam Michael
  • Killiam Sean
  • Killiam Finn
  • Killiam Cole

Kohlson ___

  • Kohlson James
  • Kohlson Lee
  • Kohlson Wade
  • Kohlson Reed
  • Kohlson Blake
  • Kohlson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Killiam

Declan Finn Ronan Saoirse Niamh

If you choose Kohlson

Easton Greyson Braylen Layla Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killiam or Kohlson more popular?

Kohlson is more popular, ranked #5712 compared to Killiam at #5792 in the United States.

What do Killiam and Kohlson mean?

Killiam means "little churchman, associated with the church" (Old Irish ceall + diminutive origin). Kohlson means "son of coal, dark strength" (American English origin).

Are Killiam and Kohlson boy or girl names?

Killiam is primarily a boy name. Kohlson is primarily a boy name.

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