Mark vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Mark Rank #246

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Cole mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Mark and Cole boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.