Cole vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Cole Rank #162

Paul Rank #264

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Cole or Paul more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Cole and Paul mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Cole and Paul boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.