Cole vs Joseph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Cole Rank #162

Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Joseph mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Cole and Joseph boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.