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David vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#162
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Cole Rank #162

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #162 for Cole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Cole more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do David and Cole mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are David and Cole boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.

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