Cole vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cole Rank #162

Jesse Rank #187

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Cole or Jesse more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Cole and Jesse mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cole and Jesse boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.