River vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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River Rank #112

Cole Rank #162

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #162 for Cole.

Is River or Cole more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do River and Cole mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are River and Cole boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.