Cole vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Cole Rank #162

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Adrian mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Cole and Adrian boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.