Cole vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

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24 High Risk

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Cole Rank #162

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Robert mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Cole and Robert boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.