What origin is the name Coulson?

Coulson comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Coulson a popular name?

Coulson is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Coulson?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Coulson — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Coulson

Q: Is Coulson a rare name?

Yes. Coulson does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Coulson

Coulson

Boy

english

2 syllables

Coulson is an english boy's name meaning "An English patronymic name meaning son of Cole, which itself is derived from Nicholas, meaning people of victory.".

The meaning of Coulson is "An English patronymic name meaning son of Cole, which itself is derived from Nicholas, meaning people of victory." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English patronymic name meaning son of Cole, which itself is derived from Nicholas, meaning people of victory.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Coulson

Very rare in US records

What does Coulson mean?

Coulson is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English patronymic name meaning son of Cole, which itself is derived from Nicholas, meaning people of victory.".

Is Coulson a rare name?

Yes. Coulson does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Coulson

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Coulson

Coulson means "An English patronymic name meaning son of Cole, which itself is derived from Nicholas, meaning people of victory." — these names share that spirit.