Cole vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Cole Rank #162

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Declan mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cole and Declan boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.