Cole vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Cole Rank #162

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Beau mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Cole and Beau boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.