Cole vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Cole Rank #162

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Luke mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Cole and Luke boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.