Cole

Cole is a masculine first name that has its origin in an English surname, which likely traces back to the Anglo-Saxon name Cola. Translated, the name means 'the one who is black like coal' or simply 'the black one.'

What does the name Cole mean?

The first name Cole originally comes from an English surname and has roots in the Anglo-Saxon given name Cola. It can be directly translated as 'the one who is black like coal' or 'the black one.' The etymological origin is found in the Old English word col, which stands for 'charcoal,' 'coal,' 'black,' and 'dark.' Additionally, Cole is occasionally used as a short form of Nicholas. An alternative spelling is Kole.

Where does the name Cole come from?

Cole is a masculine first name with Old English roots and means 'the one who is black like coal.' The Old English word col consists of terms for charcoal, coal, black, and dark. The languages from which this name originates are Anglo-Saxon and English.

How do you pronounce Cole?

The pronunciation of the name Cole is clear and monosyllabic. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Kol' [koːl], with the long O sound at the center, conveying a sense of calm and expansiveness. The strong K sound provides a precise start, while the final L offers a gentle conclusion. Cole conveys a simple and modern impression - reduced, straightforward, and sonically present.

When is the name day of Cole?

The name day for Cole is celebrated on December 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Cole is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common masculine first names. Its best placement was in 2015, reaching 1,768th. In the last ten years, Cole has been given as a first name around 40 times, placing it 3,754th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,612th.

Nicknames & pet names

Coley / Coley-Holey / Coley-Poley

Famous people

• Alex Cole Taylor (American actor)
• Brandon Cole (pro skateboarder, actor, radio host, and producer)
• Cole Beasley (American football player)
• Cole Bodenstab (American actor)
• Cole Byers (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Cole Gillespie (baseball player from America)
• Cole Green (baseball player from America)
• Cole Hauser (American actor)
• Cole Howard (actor from Canada)
• Cole Jarrett (ice hockey player from Canada)
• Cole Jensen (American actor)
• Cole Kpekawa (English footballer)
• Cole M. Greif-Neill (American musician)
• Cole Mcgrath (character from the video games 'inFamous: 1, 2 and Festival Of Blood (DLC)')
• Cole Mohr (model)
• Cole Morgen (American actor)
• Cole Pendery (band member (IM5))
• Cole Peverley (New Zealand footballer)
• Cole Sanchez (American artist)
• Cole Sand (American actor)