Cole vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

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Cole Rank #162

Ares Rank #295

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Cole or Ares more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Cole and Ares mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Cole and Ares boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.