Cole vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Cole Rank #162

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Aiden mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cole and Aiden boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.