Cole vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Cole Rank #162

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Leo mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Cole and Leo boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.