Steven vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Steven Rank #269

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Steven or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Steven and Cole mean?

Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Steven and Cole boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.