Cole vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cole Rank #162

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Caleb mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cole and Caleb boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.