Charles vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Charles Rank #51

Cole Rank #162

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Charles or Cole more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Charles and Cole mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Charles and Cole boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.