Ivan vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Ivan Rank #153

Cole Rank #162

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Ivan or Cole more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Cole mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Ivan and Cole boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.