Meaning: Surname linked to Nicholas or Cola
The story
Cole has more than one surname route: a short form of Nicholas or the older byname Cola. Its concise sound is clear, while a single literal meaning would oversimplify its history.
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
- Surname-style
- Short
- Soft
Origins
Cole comes from English.
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