Cole vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Cole Rank #162

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Matthew mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Cole and Matthew boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.