Gabriel vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
6,379
Syllables
3
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

Gabriel Rank #43
Cole Rank #162

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #162 for Cole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Cole more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Cole mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Gabriel and Cole boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.

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