Timothy vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Timothy Rank #208

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Cole mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Timothy and Cole boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.