Cole vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Cole Rank #162

Gavin Rank #254

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Cole or Gavin more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Cole and Gavin mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Cole and Gavin boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.