Briggs vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Briggs Rank #327

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Briggs or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Cole mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Briggs and Cole boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.