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Origin: Gaelic

Meaning: swarthy, coal-black, charcoal; son of Nicholas; people of victory

Colson is a masculine name with roots in Greek and Middle English. Colson is a last name that means “son of Col” or “the son of Nicholas” and is a wonderful way to pay homage to a loved one of the same name. It derives from the Greek name Coulson or Nicholas, which translates to “people of victory.” If you want to inspire baby to work and strive for success in whatever they do, Colson makes for a lovely name choice! Colson also has Gaelic links, where it comes from the last name MacCumhaill. It translates to “black” or “dark stranger,” proving that this name is a unique way to help baby embrace their darker side.