Kole
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kole
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The boy's name Kole represents a modern English variation of Cole. Originally, this name comes from a surname and was derived from a nickname. In German, Kole means 'the dark one like charcoal' or simply 'the black one.'
What does the name Kole mean?
Kole is a contemporary English variant of the name Cole and has its roots in a surname that originated from a nickname. Translated into German, it means 'the dark one like charcoal' or 'the black one.' The origin of the name goes back to the Old English word col, which means 'charcoal,' 'coal,' 'black,' or 'dark.' Occasionally, Kole is also used as a short form of the name Nikolas.
Where does the name Kole come from?
The first name Kole has its roots in Old English and means 'the dark one.' The
How do you pronounce Kole?
Kole is pronounced like 'coal.'
When is the name day of Kole?
Kole is celebrated on December 6, which corresponds to its name day.
Popularity
In Germany, Kole is considered a rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male baby names. Kole achieved its best ranking in 2005, when it was at 827th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is also ranked 10,904th.
Famous people
- Kole Ayi (American football player)
- Kole Black (American author)
- Kole Calhoun (American baseball player)
- Kole Casule (Macedonian author)
- Kole Idromeno (Albanian painter)
- Kole Nedelkovski (Bulgarian writer)
- Kole Omotosho (Nigerian author)
- Kole Omotoso (Nigerian author)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kole
What is the origin of the name Kole?
The first name Kole has its roots in Old English and is derived from the word 'col,' which means 'charcoal,' 'coal,' 'black,' or 'dark.'
What does the name Kole mean?
Kole is a modern English variant of the name Cole and means 'the dark one like charcoal' or 'the black one.'
How popular is the name Kole?
Kole is a contemporary name that has gained popularity in recent years, especially in English-speaking countries.