Elijah vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Elijah Rank #8

Cole Rank #162

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Elijah or Cole more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Cole mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Elijah and Cole boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.