Cole vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Cole Rank #162

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and August mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Cole and August boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.