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Toby vs Kolsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,106
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Toby Rank #1,106
Kolsen Rank #1,269

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1269 for Kolsen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toby or Kolsen more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Kolsen at #1269 in the United States.

What do Toby and Kolsen mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Kolsen means "son of Nicholas, victory of the people" (Scandinavian/Greek origin).

Are Toby and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.

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