Cole vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Cole Rank #162

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and David mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Cole and David boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.