Cole
Cole is a boys' name of English origin meaning “swarthy, coal-black.” It ranked #91 in the United States in 2025. Derived from the Old English col, referring to charcoal or a dark complexion.
how do you pronounce Cole?
KOHL
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what does Cole mean?
The name Cole means “swarthy, coal-black.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Derived from the Old English col, referring to charcoal or a dark complexion. It also functions as a short form of Nicholas or Coleman.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #91 |
| 2023 | #93 |
| 2022 | #95 |
| 2021 | #98 |
| 2020 | #102 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Cole?
- Cole Porter
- Cole Sprouse
- Cole Hauser
what names are similar to Cole?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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