Cole vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cole Rank #162

Gideon Rank #332

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Cole or Gideon more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Cole and Gideon mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cole and Gideon boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.