Cole vs Rhys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Cole Rank #162

Rhys Rank #354

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #354 for Rhys.

Is Cole or Rhys more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Rhys at #354 in the United States.

What do Cole and Rhys mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Cole and Rhys boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.