Cole vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Cole Rank #162

Shepherd Rank #311

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Cole or Shepherd more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Cole and Shepherd mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Cole and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.