Cole vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cole Rank #162

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Eli mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cole and Eli boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.