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Cordero

♂ Boy

Pronounced kor-DEH-roh /kɔrˈdɛ.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish cordero, 'a lamb' (from Latin agnus/cordus); also a surname; a symbol of gentleness and faithMedium

In 30 seconds: A lamb: Cordero is Spanish for 'a lamb'. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'kor-DEH-roh').
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningFrom Spanish cordero, 'a lamb' (from Latin agnus/cordus); also a surname; a symbol of gentleness and faith
U.S. rank (2025)#6884 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,807

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719862025

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

Cordero comes from Spanish cordero, 'a lamb' — a symbol of gentleness and faith (echoing Agnus Dei, the Lamb of God). Long a Hispanic surname, now a fresh first name. A crisp, cultural name (said 'kor-DEH-roh'; nickname Cord).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, a-lamb at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Cordero means 'a lamb' in Spanish — a symbol of gentleness and faith (the Lamb of God) — a crisp, cultural surname-name (said 'kor-DEH-roh').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Cordero — Spanish etymology

Variations

CordelCordaro

Nicknames

Cord

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cordero mean?

Cordero is Spanish for 'a lamb', a symbol of gentleness and faith.

How do you pronounce Cordero?

It's said kor-DEH-roh /kɔrˈdɛ.roʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cordero a boy or girl name?

Cordero is a boy's name.

How popular is Cordero?

Cordero is a rare name in the U.S.

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