Cole vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cole Rank #162

Josiah Rank #53

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Josiah more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Josiah mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cole and Josiah boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.