Blake vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Blake Rank #265

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Cole mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Blake and Cole boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.