Cole vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Cole Rank #162

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Nicholas mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Cole and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.