Cole vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

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Cole Rank #162

Milo Rank #120

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Milo more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Milo mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Cole and Milo boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.