Benjamin vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Benjamin Rank #11

Cole Rank #162

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Benjamin or Cole more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Cole mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Benjamin and Cole boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.