Cole vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Cole Rank #162

Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Luka mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Cole and Luka boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.