Cole vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Cole Rank #162

Barrett Rank #186

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Cole or Barrett more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Cole and Barrett mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Cole and Barrett boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.