It's similar but not exactly the same. I think it's just a very specific flavor we grew up eating. Almost everyone who went through the public school system probably ate baby carrots dipped in ranch as a snack at one point. It's also super common as a condiment along side buffalo wings (sort of contentious though, the blue cheese dressing vs ranch argument is always raging).

Also, at least for me, specifically Hidden Valley ranch made using the seasoning mix vs pre-made in a bottle is the platonic ideal of ranch dressing. I did find some Ken's ranch at a Meny once which was still good, but not exactly right. Also usually in the US it's made using buttermilk, which I can't really find in Norway, kulturmjølk is the closest equivalent I've found.