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Cord Pronunciation

Cord is pronounced KORD /ˈkɔrd/High

Meaning: Short form of Cordell ('a cord-maker') or Conrad ('bold counsel'); also the word 'cord' (a rope/bond); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Strong and crisp: Cord is short for Cordell/Conrad — 'bold counsel'. Rugged, sleek, and warm.

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Origin LowGerman, English

MeaningShort form of Cordell ('a cord-maker') or Conrad ('bold counsel'); also the word 'cord' (a rope/bond); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5080 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,821

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Cord is a short form of Cordell — 'a cord-maker, a rope-seller' — or Conrad, from Germanic, 'bold counsel'; it also reads as the word 'cord' (a strong rope or bond; routes layered, which we note). A rugged, crisp, all-American name (also a vintage German form of Conrad).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, bold-counsel-or-a-cord at the root, and rugged.

Did you know? Cord is a short form of Cordell ('a cord-maker') or Conrad ('bold counsel') — and echoes the word 'cord' (a strong rope or bond); a rugged, crisp name (Yellowstone's Cord).

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Cord — routes layered

Variations

CordellConradKorde

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Cord?

Cord is pronounced KORD (/ˈkɔrd/). Press play above to hear Cord said aloud.

How do you say Cord?

Cord is said KORD (/ˈkɔrd/). Press play above to hear Cord said aloud.

What does the name Cord mean?

Cord shortens Cordell ('a cord-maker') or Conrad ('bold counsel'), and echoes 'a cord'; the routes are layered.

Is Cord a boy or girl name?

Cord is a boy's name.

How popular is Cord?

Cord is a rare name in the U.S.