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Dev vs Kolsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,401
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kolsen

Boy #1,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Nicholas, victory of the people"

Origin: Scandinavian/Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,269
Total SSA Count
155
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Kolsen Rank #1,269

Kolsen is more popular, ranked #1269 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Kolsen more popular?

Kolsen is more popular, ranked #1269 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Kolsen mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Kolsen means "son of Nicholas, victory of the people" (Scandinavian/Greek origin).

Are Dev and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.

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