Cole vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cole Rank #162

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Elijah mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cole and Elijah boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.