Cole vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Cole Rank #162

Sullivan Rank #340

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Cole or Sullivan more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Cole and Sullivan mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cole and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.