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Cordarius

♂ Boy

Pronounced kor-DAIR-ee-us /kɔrˈdɛr.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: A modern African American name, variously blending a Cor- opening (as in Cornelius) with -darius (Darius, 'possessing goodness', Persian); a fresh coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Cornelius/Darius echo: Cordarius. Stately, modern, and warm (said 'kor-DAIR-ee-us'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern African American name, variously blending a Cor- opening (as in Cornelius) with -darius (Darius, 'possessing goodness', Persian); a fresh coinage; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#7782 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 981

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219862025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cordarius is a modern African American name, variously blending a Cor- opening (as in Cornelius) with -darius (Darius, 'possessing goodness', Persian); a fresh coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A stately, modern name (said 'kor-DAIR-ee-us').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and stately.

Did you know? Cordarius is a modern African American name, variously blending Cor- (as in Cornelius) with -darius (Darius) — a stately, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'kor-DAIR-ee-us').
Overall data confidence 18%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

CordarriusKordariusCordarious

Nicknames

Cordy

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If you like Cordarius…

Darius— a name it echoes
Cornelius— a name it echoes
Demarius— a fellow -arius boys' name
Azarius— shares Cordarius's American roots
Ladarius— a fellow American choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cordarius mean?

Cordarius is a modern name, variously blending Cor- (Cornelius) with -darius (Darius); we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Cordarius?

It's said kor-DAIR-ee-us /kɔrˈdɛr.i.əs/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cordarius a boy or girl name?

Cordarius is a boy's name.

How popular is Cordarius?

Cordarius is a very rare name in the U.S.

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