Cole vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Cole Rank #162

Scott Rank #566

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Cole or Scott more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Cole and Scott mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Cole and Scott boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.