Cole vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Cole Rank #162

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Henry mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cole and Henry boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.