Cole vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cole Rank #162

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Nathan mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cole and Nathan boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.