Nick vs Kolsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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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

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Kolsen Rank #1,269

Kolsen is more popular, ranked #1269 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Kolsen more popular?

Kolsen is more popular, ranked #1269 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Kolsen mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Kolsen means "son of Nicholas, victory of the people" (Scandinavian/Greek origin).

Are Nick and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.

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