Kisen
Meaning
"joyful selection"
Origin: Japanese
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,629
- Total SSA Count
- 31
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Ki
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"joyful selection"
Origin: Japanese
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3629 for Kisen.
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Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kisen at #3629 in the United States.
Kisen means "joyful selection" (Japanese origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Kisen is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.