August vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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August Rank #88

Cole Rank #162

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #162 for Cole.

Is August or Cole more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do August and Cole mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are August and Cole boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.