Cole vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cole Rank #162

Simon Rank #251

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Cole or Simon more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Cole and Simon mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cole and Simon boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.