Cole vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

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Cole Rank #162

Knox Rank #209

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Cole or Knox more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Cole and Knox mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Cole and Knox boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.