Kolsen vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Derick

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,436
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Kolsen Rank #1,269
Derick Rank #1,436

Kolsen is more popular, ranked #1269 vs #1436 for Derick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolsen or Derick more popular?

Kolsen is more popular, ranked #1269 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Kolsen and Derick mean?

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

Are Kolsen and Derick boy or girl names?

Kolsen is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.

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