Cole vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Cole Rank #162

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Dawson mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Cole and Dawson boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.