Cole

Coal

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Cole meaning & origin

Cole is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Coal". Listed origin: English.

Pronunciation

KOHL

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2024, Cole ranked #162 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Cole popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#133
2021#132
2022#144
2023#155
2024#162

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Cole James
  • Cole Thomas
  • Cole Alexander

Famous Namesakes

  • Cole Sprouse (actor)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cole

What does the name Cole mean?

Cole is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Coal". Listed origin: English.

How do you pronounce Cole?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KOHL. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Cole?

In 2024, Cole ranked #162 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What middle names could work with Cole?

Try Cole James, Cole Thomas, Cole Alexander aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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