Cole vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cole Rank #162

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Daniel mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cole and Daniel boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.