Cole vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Cole Rank #162

Blake Rank #265

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Cole or Blake more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Cole and Blake mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Cole and Blake boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.