Peter vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Cole mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Peter and Cole boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.