Cole vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Cole Rank #162

Peter Rank #192

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Cole or Peter more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Cole and Peter mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Cole and Peter boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.