Cole vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Cole Rank #162

Connor Rank #136

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Connor more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Connor mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cole and Connor boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.