Cole vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Cole Rank #162

Damien Rank #345

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Cole or Damien more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Cole and Damien mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Cole and Damien boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.