Evan vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Evan Rank #143

Cole Rank #162

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Evan or Cole more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Evan and Cole mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and Cole boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.