Bastian vs Kole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bastian

Boy #1,003 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"venerable, revered"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

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Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,003
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bast, Bash, Bas

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Popularity Comparison

Bastian Rank #1,003
Kole Rank #1,201

Bastian is more popular, ranked #1003 vs #1201 for Kole.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bastian ___

  • Bastian James
  • Bastian Cole
  • Bastian Luca
  • Bastian Finn
  • Bastian Alexander
  • Bastian Grey

Kole ___

  • Kole James
  • Kole Thomas
  • Kole Henry
  • Kole William
  • Kole Alexander
  • Kole Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bastian or Kole more popular?

Bastian is more popular, ranked #1003 compared to Kole at #1201 in the United States.

What do Bastian and Kole mean?

Bastian means "venerable, revered" (Greek origin). Kole means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Bastian and Kole boy or girl names?

Bastian is primarily a boy name. Kole is primarily a boy name.

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