Cole vs Jude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cole Rank #162

Jude Rank #156

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Jude more popular?

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Jude mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cole and Jude boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.