Ember vs Kol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Boy #3,334 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark, coal-black"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Ember Rank #3,159

Kol Rank #3,334

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3334 for Kol.

Is Ember or Kol more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Kol at #3334 in the United States.

What do Ember and Kol mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Kol means "dark, coal-black" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Ember and Kol boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Kol is primarily a boy name.