Gus vs Kolsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,216
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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
Nicknames
Kol

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Popularity Comparison

Gus Rank #1,216
Kolsen Rank #1,269

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1269 for Kolsen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gus ___

  • Gus William
  • Gus Henry
  • Gus Frederick
  • Gus James
  • Gus Elliott
  • Gus Alexander

Kolsen ___

  • Kolsen James
  • Kolsen Reid
  • Kolsen Blake
  • Kolsen Grant
  • Kolsen Dean
  • Kolsen Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gus

Harriet Mabel Theodore Olive Archie

If you choose Kolsen

Kolby Kollyns Hudson Beckett Harlow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Kolsen more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Kolsen at #1269 in the United States.

What do Gus and Kolsen mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Kolsen means "son of Nicholas, victory of the people" (Scandinavian/Greek origin).

Are Gus and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.

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