Joshua vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Joshua Rank #57

Cole Rank #162

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Joshua or Cole more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Cole mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Joshua and Cole boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.