Cord
c(o)-rd
US Popularity:9208
Origin:French
Meaning:Cord maker; Lamb
Cord is a boy's name that truly pulls on the heartstrings. Traveling back to the rope-making Egyptians, Cord finds its feet at the beginning of many great societies. The craftsmanship of twisting and weaving together ropes and strings was first referred to as corde in Old French in the 12th century. It originates as an occupational name for a "cord maker." From here, it gained a musical quality by the late 16th century. As a bonus, cordero is the Spanish word for "lamb," making your little Cord as sweet as a lamb in its wooly blanket!
Cord Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Cord is currently #9208 in U.S. births
Boy:Cord is currently #3118 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#9208
in 2022
+ 4494
from 2021
Was this page helpful?
Yes
No
Not sure you have the perfect name? Search to add more baby names to your My Favorites list.
Article saved.Go to My Saved Articles
Article removed.
Name added. View Your List