Cole vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cole Rank #162

Rafael Rank #222

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Cole or Rafael more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Cole and Rafael mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cole and Rafael boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.