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Cordarrel

♂ Boy

Pronounced kor-DAIR-uhl /kɔːrˈdɛrəl/Low

Meaning: Cordarrel is a modern American coinage joining a Cor- or Corda- opening to Darrel, itself an English surname sometimes traced to a French place name. The blend is stylistic and the route is uncertain; the meaning traces loosely to Darrel.Low

In 30 seconds: Cordarrel joins a Cor- prefix with Darrel, a modern coinage. It was never common and peaked in the nineteen-eighties (said kor-DAIR-uhl).
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningCordarrel is a modern American coinage joining a Cor- or Corda- opening to Darrel, itself an English surname sometimes traced to a French place name. The blend is stylistic and the route is uncertain; the meaning traces loosely to Darrel.
U.S. rank (1991)#6644 ↘ Falling
1991 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 62

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719861991

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

Cordarrel is a modern American coinage joining a Cor- or Corda- opening to Darrel, an English surname of uncertain origin. It belongs to a late-century family of Cor- names and is chosen for its rhythm; the meaning traces loosely to Darrel and the route is uncertain.

It was always rare, given to only about sixteen boys a year even at its peak in the nineteen-eighties. A boy named Cordarrel then is grown now, in his thirties.

Did you know? Cordarrel sits beside Cordell and Cordarius, part of a family of Cor- names that pair a strong prefix with a familiar base like Darrel.
Overall data confidence 27%
References - Cordarrel — Blend of Cor- + Darrel; Cordell/Cordarius family; route uncertain

Variations

CordariusCordellDarrel

Nicknames

CordyRell

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If you like Cordarrel…

Cordarius— a like Cor- prefixed boy's name
Cordell— a similar Cor- name in sound
Darrel— the base name within it
Jarrel— a like -arrel ending boy's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cordarrel mean?

It joins a Cor- prefix with Darrel; it is a modern coinage and the route is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Cordarrel?

It is said kor-DAIR-uhl /kɔːrˈdɛrəl/, three syllables with the stress on the second.

Is Cordarrel a boy or girl name?

Cordarrel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Cordarrel?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its peak in the nineteen-eighties.

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