Cohen vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Cohen Rank #239

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #239 for Cohen.

Is Cohen or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Cohen at #239 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Cole mean?

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

Are Cohen and Cole boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.