Kevin vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Kevin Rank #196

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Cole mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Kevin and Cole boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.