Cole vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Cole Rank #162

King Rank #343

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #343 for King.

Is Cole or King more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Cole and King mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Cole and King boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.