Samuel vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Samuel Rank #17

Cole Rank #162

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Samuel or Cole more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Cole mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Samuel and Cole boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.