Arthur vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Cole Rank #162

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Arthur or Cole more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Cole mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Arthur and Cole boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.