Kol
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Coal settlement, dark village
Origin: Old Norse/English
Popularity: Ranked #4326 in 2025 with 24 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kolby. Shares the meaning 'Coal settlement, dark village.'
Similar names: kolly, keola, koal, kohl, kolbee, kolbi, kolbie, kolby
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Kol? About 1 in 138,688 babies born in 2025 were named Kol, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kol
What does the name Kol mean?
Kol means “Coal settlement, dark village” from Old Norse/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Kol?
Kol has Old Norse/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Coal settlement, dark village”.
How popular is Kol?
Kol ranked #4249 in 2025 — given to 24 babies that year.
When was Kol most popular?
Kol peaked in 2021 with 50 babies registered that year.
Is Kol a boy or girl name?
Kol is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kols in registered births are male.
Is the name Kol rising or falling in popularity?
Kol has fallen 1408 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2841 in 2020 to #4249 in 2025.
How long has Kol been recorded?
Kol appears in birth records across 24 years — from 2000 through 2025.