Cole vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Cole Rank #162

Patrick Rank #221

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Cole or Patrick more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Cole and Patrick mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Cole and Patrick boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.