Cole vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Cole Rank #162

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and River mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Cole and River boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.