Gary vs Kolsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Nicholas, victory of the people"

Origin: Scandinavian/Greek

Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Kolsen Rank #1,269

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1269 for Kolsen.

Is Gary or Kolsen more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Kolsen at #1269 in the United States.

What do Gary and Kolsen mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Kolsen means "son of Nicholas, victory of the people" (Scandinavian/Greek origin).

Are Gary and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.