Micah vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#162
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Micah Rank #86
Cole Rank #162

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #162 for Cole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micah or Cole more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Micah and Cole mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Micah and Cole boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.

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