Cole vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Cole Rank #162

Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Ivan mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Cole and Ivan boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.