Oscar vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Oscar Rank #217

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Cole mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Oscar and Cole boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.