Cole vs Brody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Cole Rank #162

Brody Rank #224

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Cole or Brody more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Cole and Brody mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cole and Brody boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Brody is primarily a boy name.