Cole vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Cole Rank #162

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Colton mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Cole and Colton boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.