Luke vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Luke Rank #34

Cole Rank #162

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Luke or Cole more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Luke and Cole mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Luke and Cole boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.