Emil vs Kolsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

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Boy #1,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Nicholas, victory of the people"

Origin: Scandinavian/Greek

Scandinavian American

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Emil Rank #1,253

Kolsen Rank #1,269

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #1269 for Kolsen.

Is Emil or Kolsen more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Kolsen at #1269 in the United States.

What do Emil and Kolsen mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Kolsen means "son of Nicholas, victory of the people" (Scandinavian/Greek origin).

Are Emil and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.