Kole

Meaning of Kole

A short form of Nicholas or Cole.

Kole has American roots — browse every American baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kole

After ranking as high as #586 in 2010, Kole has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kole

• Kole Calhoun
  Professional baseball outfielder
• Kole Lind
  Professional ice hockey player
• Kole Hall
  Bermudian soccer player
• Kole Sherwood
  Professional ice hockey player
• Kole Oglesby
  American football player

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Questions about the name Kole

What does the name Kole mean?

Kole means a short form of nicholas or cole, and it comes from American origins.

Is Kole a boy's or a girl's name?

Kole is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kole?

Kole did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kole most popular?

Kole peaked at #586 in 2010.