Cole vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Cole Rank #162

Malcolm Rank #314

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Cole or Malcolm more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Cole and Malcolm mean?

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

Are Cole and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.