Cole vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Cole Rank #162

Edward Rank #228

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Cole or Edward more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Cole and Edward mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Cole and Edward boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.