Cole vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Cole Rank #162

Kevin Rank #196

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Cole or Kevin more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Cole and Kevin mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cole and Kevin boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.