Robert vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Cole Rank #162

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Robert or Cole more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Robert and Cole mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Robert and Cole boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.