Cole vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Cole Rank #162

Nicolas Rank #184

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Cole or Nicolas more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Cole and Nicolas mean?

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

Are Cole and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.