Cole vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Cole Rank #162

Cade Rank #272

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Cole or Cade more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cole and Cade mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Cole and Cade boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.