Cole name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old English, Old Greek and Latin
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Cole c(o)-le
Meaning: Darkly Complexioned, Coal, Renowned Mariner, Young Creature, Victory of the People, Prince of Red Roses and The Black
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What does Cole mean?

Durable and Loved Cole principally is used in English has its origin in Old Greek, Old English and Latin and a gender insensitive name, meaning of Cole is "Darkly Complexioned, Coal, Renowned Mariner, Young Creature, Victory of the People, Prince of Red Roses or The Black".

Cole is form of predominant Colter. Colter means Young Horse, Keeper of the Colt Herd and Variant of Colt is notably used in English came from Old English. Cole is variant of imperishable and widespread Colby.

Colby means Coal Town Colas Town Kolis Town, Dark Haired and From the Dark Farmstead is mostly used in English and English has its origin in Old English. Cole is variation of darling Colton.

Colton is variation of loved Colt. Meaning of Colton is Town of Colt-breeding and Coal Town is originated from Old English.

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How do I pronounce Cole?

Two syllabled Cole is most commonly pronounced as c(o)-le.

Variants of Cole

Coal, Colby, Colter, Colton, Coalbea, Colt, Coalton, Coleton

Nicknames for Cole

The given name Cole is already a short name, but some possible candidates include:

Names that rhyme with Cole

How popular is the name Cole?

Cole was a very popular name in United States. Over 136515 babies have been named Cole since 1886. When at its peak in 2002, it ranked 69th when 6035 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 151 years but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 15 times

Cole is a common name in England and Wales given to over 7065 babies in 23 years.

Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 2010, it ranked 125th when 499 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. In Ireland, Cole is a unique name where it has been in use since 2003 and has secured the place in top 200 names.

Recently in 2019, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 143 on boy names chart when 42 babies were named Cole. Over 300 babies in Ireland have been named Cole.

Cole is an uncommon baby name in France where it has been in use since 1999 and achieved its top ranking of 1956 in 1999.

Cole is a common name in Canada while somewhat familiar name in Nigeria, England, Liberia, New Zealand, South Africa, Senegal, Indonesia, Australia and India. According to our research, at least 140000 people have been bestowed Cole around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181183327809913
20171153446871712
20161103580661718
20151153488758015
20141163420109139
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Facts

Cole in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands51555
Finland464100
Sweden83136
Norway4936
Denmark11030

What numbers say about Cole?

You have to think of your own purpose and reason for waking up in the morning. Sincerity is something you respect and practice. Hang around with new people but be selective. If number 11 is your soul urge no, it reveals your deepest desires. You secretly wish to inspire people with your life. Appreciate your time on this earth. Invest it in the right place. Lies can be comforting, but you always prefer to hear the ugly truth instead.

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  •  Petronio - Eternal and Customary Petronio is used prevalently in Italian and Spanish is a baby boy name has origin in Latin and Old Greek. Petronio is Spanish cognate of Peter
  •  Suniva - The girl name Suniva is rooted from Latin, Suniva means "Radiant or Gift of the Sun"
  •  Lorenza - Acclaimed and Perpetual Lorenza came from Italian and Latin is used as a gender insensitive name, meaning of Lorenza is "Sweet Bay Tree, Laurel or Crowned with Laurels" is prevalently used in Italian and English
  •  Albina - Meaning of Albina is White Man or Friend of the Elves used for girls and is used especially in Italian and Danish is originated from Latin
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Sibling Names for Cole

Choosing the perfect name for your baby can be a daunting task. If you're considering naming your little one Cole, you might be wondering what other names would complement it well. Here's a list of sibling names to inspire and assist you in finding the perfect name combination for your growing family!

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Brother to Cole

Famous people named Cole

  • Cole Porter, American composer and songwriter
  • Cole Harris, Canadian geographer and university professor
  • Cole Taylor, pornographic actor
  • Cole Williams, American film and TV actor
  • Cole Swensen, American poet, translator, editor, copywriter
  • Cole Younger, American Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War and later an outlaw leader with the James–Younger Gang
  • Cole Sprouse, American actor, and twin brother of Dylan Sprouse
  • Cole Hauser, American film and television actor
  • Cole Tinkler, New Zealand footballer
  • Cole Hamels, American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball
  • Cole Ford, retired American football placekicker
  • Cole Palen, founder of the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
  • Cole Weston, was Edward Weston's fourth and youngest son
  • Cole Konrad, retired American mixed martial arts fighter
  • Cole Hawkins, American actor in both television and film
  • Cole Skuse, English footballer
  • Cole Miller, American mixed martial artist
  • Cole Heppell, Canadian actor
  • Cole Deggs & the Lonesome, American country music band
  • Cole Jarrett, Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman
  • Cole Escovedo, retired American mixed martial artist from Fresno
  • Cole Aldrich Cole David Aldrich is an American basketball player who belongs to the Minnesota Timberwolves team of the NBA.
  • In 2020 drama movie, Letters, Cole Scafferi characterized Charlie Porter.
  • In 2010, Cole Selix portrayed the role of Sal in comedy, drama film S&M Lawn Care.

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