Nicholas vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Cole Rank #162

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Nicholas or Cole more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Cole mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Nicholas and Cole boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.