Cole vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cole Rank #162

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Ethan mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cole and Ethan boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.