Meaning: Its source is Cola, an Old English name meaning "Dark-complected."

Languages: This boy's name is used in English.

Nickname For: Nicholas and Colbert

Source Forms: Cola

Popularity: The name Cole ranked 70th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics, 682nd in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census and 69th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1994 US Census.

This name first made its appearance on state popularity lists of the 1990s, and has been trending upward in usage ever since.

Meaning: Its source is Nikola, a Greek name meaning "Victorious people."

Nickname For: Nicole

Narrative: This name, like Berenice and Veronica, features an element derived from the name of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory.