Cole vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cole Rank #162

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and John mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cole and John boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.