Cole vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Cole Rank #162

Maddox Rank #215

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Cole or Maddox more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Cole and Maddox mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Cole and Maddox boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.