Cole vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Cole Rank #162

Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Thomas mean?

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

Are Cole and Thomas boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.