Cole vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Cole Rank #162

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Roman mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Cole and Roman boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.