Daniel vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Daniel Rank #16

Cole Rank #162

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Daniel or Cole more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Cole mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Daniel and Cole boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.