Gerald vs Kolsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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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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Gerald Rank #1,168

Kolsen Rank #1,269

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1269 for Kolsen.

Is Gerald or Kolsen more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Kolsen at #1269 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Kolsen mean?

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

Are Gerald and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.