Cole Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cole Name at a Glance

Name	Cole
Meaning	Diminutive of Colin: Of a triumphant people; young boy.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cole Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cole means “Diminutive of Colin: Of a triumphant people; young boy”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cole Name Origin

Our database records Cole under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cole a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cole is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cole

When considering Cole for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.