Cole vs Elliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Cole Rank #162

Elliot Rank #150

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Elliot more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Elliot mean?

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

Are Cole and Elliot boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.