Cole vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Cole Rank #162

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Leon mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Cole and Leon boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.