Adam vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Adam Rank #100

Cole Rank #162

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Adam or Cole more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Adam and Cole mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Adam and Cole boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.