73%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 . Related NamesFamily Tree ·Details VariantColsen PopularityDetails Last ranked #310 in 2025 United States Categories modern English Palm Pals surnames trendy Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Entry added January 21, 2022