Eric vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Eric Rank #252

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Cole mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and Cole boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.