Cordell

Cordell - A very unique male name

Cordell appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1132. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Cordell and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Cordell? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Cordell. The baby boy name Cordell was given to 26 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2210 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 56,396 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Cordell peaked in popularity 28 years ago in 1998 on position 530.

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Cordell is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Cordell is currently topping the baby name charts in Missouri at position #893 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,945.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Cordell is where you live.

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Cordell origin and meaning

English surname

A transferred surname; the surname's own origin is uncertain, possibly an occupational name for a maker of cord

Cordell has been used as a first name since 1914, drawn from the English surname. Its best-known bearer carried it as a given name in American public life.

Origin uncertain

Cordell is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Cordell, pop culture references for the name Cordell and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Cordell

We've found the following names that sound similar to Cordell, sorted by popularity.

Courtland / Cardell / Cortland / Cordale / Carthel / Cordel / Credell / Cordelro / Cortlen / Cartel /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Cordell

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Cordell a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Cordell?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

kor-DEL · /kɔrˈdɛl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Cordel — Single-l respelling

Nicknames: Cord

Famous bearers

• Cordell Hull — US Secretary of State under Franklin D. Roosevelt and Nobel Peace Prize recipient (1871–1955) Historical

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Cordell has a polished, Southern-gentleman feel and a long, quiet history of use. It has never been common and is gently falling.