Cole
BoyOrigin: Old English · English
Meaning
“swarthy or coal-black”
Cultural Notes
Derived from Old English col meaning charcoal or dark; also used as a short form of Nicholas or Coleman.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 2000s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Cole
- Cole Porter, Cole Sprouse, Cole Hauser
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