Cole vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Cole Rank #162

Timothy Rank #208

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Cole or Timothy more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Cole and Timothy mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Cole and Timothy boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.