Rafe vs Kolsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English British Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,311
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Rafe Rank #1,311
Kolsen Rank #1,269

Kolsen is more popular, ranked #1269 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Kolsen more popular?

Kolsen is more popular, ranked #1269 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Kolsen mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Kolsen means "son of Nicholas, victory of the people" (Scandinavian/Greek origin).

Are Rafe and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.

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