Cole vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Cole Rank #162

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Kai mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Cole and Kai boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.