Paul vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Paul Rank #264

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Cole mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Paul and Cole boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.