Cole vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cole Rank #162
George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #162 for Cole.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cole ___

  • Cole James
  • Cole Alexander
  • Cole Thomas
  • Cole Henry
  • Cole Robert
  • Cole Bennett

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cole

Lily Grace Jack Owen Ella

If you choose George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cole or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and George mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Cole and George boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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