Scott vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Scott Rank #566

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Cole mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Scott and Cole boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.