Patrick vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Cole mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Patrick and Cole boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.