Cole vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Cole Rank #162

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Evan mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Cole and Evan boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.