John vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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John Rank #21

Cole Rank #162

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #162 for Cole.

Is John or Cole more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do John and Cole mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are John and Cole boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.