Cabbage; hollow; or dark eye cosmetic
Khol is a rare name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often seen as a variant of the German name Kohl, meaning 'cabbage' (an occupational name for a grower), or derived from the Middle English 'hole', referring to a hollow or valley. It may also be associated with 'kohl', the ancient cosmetic used to darken eyelids.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Khol in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
