Cole vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Cole Rank #162

Eric Rank #252

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Cole or Eric more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Cole and Eric mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cole and Eric boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.