Cole vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cole Rank #162
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 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

Luke ___

  • Luke James
  • Luke Alexander
  • Luke Thomas
  • Luke William
  • Luke Edward
  • Luke Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cole

Lily Grace Jack Owen Ella

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cole or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Luke mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Cole and Luke boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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