Nicolas vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Nicolas Rank #184

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Cole mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Nicolas and Cole boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.