Cole vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

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Cole Rank #162

Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Mason mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Cole and Mason boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.