Ethan vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Ethan Rank #19

Cole Rank #162

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Ethan or Cole more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Cole mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Ethan and Cole boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.