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Boy Name

Cole

"Swarthy, coal-black, charcoal"

Ranked #162 for boys

About the Name Cole

Meaning

Swarthy, coal-black, charcoal

Origin

English

Gender

Boy

First Letter

C

Boy Rank

#162

Girl Rank

#15739

Cole is a boy name of English origin. The name means "Swarthy, coal-black, charcoal" and Currently ranked #162 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other English names.

Popularity Over Time

#562
1950
#703
1960
#1443
1970
#8798
1980
#33994
1990
#57012
2000
#36521
2010
#12858
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Cole

  • CS Cole Sprouse
  • NK Nat King Cole

Names Similar to Cole

Carter

Boy

Cart driver, transporter of goods

Cooper

Boy

Barrel maker, craftsman

Chase

Boy

To hunt, huntsman

Caleb

Boy

From Hebrew 'Kaleb', meaning 'whole heart' or 'devoted to God'.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
C
Origin
English

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