Ebony vs Nicol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ebony

Girl #5,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"black, dark hardwood"

Origin: Egyptian via Greek

Cultural Roots

African-American American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,579
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eb, Ebbie

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Nicol

Girl #5,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scottish French English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,771
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nic, Nicki, Cole

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Popularity Comparison

Ebony Rank #5,579
Nicol Rank #5,771

Ebony is more popular, ranked #5579 vs #5771 for Nicol.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ebony ___

  • Ebony Rose
  • Ebony Grace
  • Ebony Marie
  • Ebony Nicole
  • Ebony Renee
  • Ebony Joy

Nicol ___

  • Nicol Anne
  • Nicol Marie
  • Nicol Renée
  • Nicol Elise
  • Nicol Paige
  • Nicol Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

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Ivory Diamond Crystal Jade Amber

If you choose Nicol

Michel Pascal Dominique Bridget Claudia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ebony or Nicol more popular?

Ebony is more popular, ranked #5579 compared to Nicol at #5771 in the United States.

What do Ebony and Nicol mean?

Ebony means "black, dark hardwood" (Egyptian via Greek origin). Nicol means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ebony and Nicol boy or girl names?

Ebony is primarily a girl name. Nicol is primarily a girl name.

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