Baker vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baker

Boy #313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Baker Rank #313

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #313 for Baker.

Is Baker or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Baker at #313 in the United States.

What do Baker and Cole mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Baker and Cole boy or girl names?

Baker is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.