Roman vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Roman Rank #52

Cole Rank #162

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Roman or Cole more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Roman and Cole mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Roman and Cole boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.