Cole vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Cole Rank #162

Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Theo mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Cole and Theo boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.