Cole vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Cole Rank #162

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Adam mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Cole and Adam boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.