Roan vs Kolsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roan

Boy #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little seal"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Boy #1,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Nicholas, victory of the people"

Origin: Scandinavian/Greek

Scandinavian American

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Roan Rank #1,351

Kolsen Rank #1,269

Kolsen is more popular, ranked #1269 vs #1351 for Roan.

Is Roan or Kolsen more popular?

Kolsen is more popular, ranked #1269 compared to Roan at #1351 in the United States.

What do Roan and Kolsen mean?

Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kolsen means "son of Nicholas, victory of the people" (Scandinavian/Greek origin).

Are Roan and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Roan is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.