Cole vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Cole Rank #162

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Jonathan mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Cole and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.