Cole vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Cole Rank #162

Marcus Rank #256

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Cole or Marcus more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Cole and Marcus mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Cole and Marcus boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.