Boy name guide

Cole name meaning, origin and style

Cole name meaning: swarthy; charcoal. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Choosing Cole

A compact, cool-toned name that works well for families seeking an unfussy single syllable.

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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