Hans vs Kolsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,325
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hansi

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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

Hans Rank #1,325
Kolsen Rank #1,269

Kolsen is more popular, ranked #1269 vs #1325 for Hans.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hans ___

  • Hans Friedrich
  • Hans Otto
  • Hans Karl
  • Hans Wilhelm
  • Hans Georg
  • Hans Ernst

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 Hans

Greta Ingrid Klaus Liesel Max

If you choose Kolsen

Kolby Kollyns Hudson Beckett Harlow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hans or Kolsen more popular?

Kolsen is more popular, ranked #1269 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Hans and Kolsen mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Kolsen means "son of Nicholas, victory of the people" (Scandinavian/Greek origin).

Are Hans and Kolsen boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Kolsen is primarily a boy name.

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