Zion vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zion

Boy #151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"highest point, citadel of Jerusalem"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Rastafarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#151
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#162
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zion Rank #151
Cole Rank #162

Zion is more popular, ranked #151 vs #162 for Cole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zion or Cole more popular?

Zion is more popular, ranked #151 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Zion and Cole mean?

Zion means "highest point, citadel of Jerusalem" (Hebrew origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Zion and Cole boy or girl names?

Zion is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.

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