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Ralph vs Kolsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,153
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ralph Rank #1,153
Kolsen Rank #1,269

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1269 for Kolsen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralph or Kolsen more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Kolsen at #1269 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Kolsen mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Kolsen means "son of Nicholas, victory of the people" (Scandinavian/Greek origin).

Are Ralph and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.

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