King vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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King Rank #343

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Cole mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are King and Cole boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.