Simon vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Simon Rank #251

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Cole mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Simon and Cole boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.