Cole vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Cole Rank #162

Nico Rank #212

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #212 for Nico.

Is Cole or Nico more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Cole and Nico mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Cole and Nico boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.