Cole vs Matteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Cole Rank #162

Matteo Rank #138

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Matteo more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Matteo mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Cole and Matteo boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Matteo is primarily a boy name.