Ren vs Kolsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ren

Boy #1,147 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lotus, water lily"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,147
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Ren Rank #1,147
Kolsen Rank #1,269

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 vs #1269 for Kolsen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ren or Kolsen more popular?

Ren is more popular, ranked #1147 compared to Kolsen at #1269 in the United States.

What do Ren and Kolsen mean?

Ren means "lotus, water lily" (Japanese origin). Kolsen means "son of Nicholas, victory of the people" (Scandinavian/Greek origin).

Are Ren and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Ren is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.

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