72%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English (Modern) Pronounced Pron. /ˈkoʊl.sən/ [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links From an English surname meaning "son of Col". As a given name it entered the American top 1000 rankings in 2017, probably inspired by similar-sounding names such as Cole and Colton. PopularityDetails Last ranked #345 in 2023 United States Categories modern English, surnames, trendy