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Courage

♂ Boy

Pronounced KUR-ij /ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/High

Meaning: From the English word courage, 'bravery; the strength to face danger' (from Old French corage, from Latin cor, 'heart'); a virtue/word-name; we note the word-nameLow

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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningFrom the English word courage, 'bravery; the strength to face danger' (from Old French corage, from Latin cor, 'heart'); a virtue/word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2025)#7785 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 267

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919902025

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

Courage comes from the English word courage, 'bravery; the strength to face danger' (from Old French corage, from Latin cor, 'heart'; a virtue/word-name; we note the word-name; popular in West Africa). A bold, modern name (said 'KUR-ij').

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, bravery at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Courage means 'bravery; the strength to face danger' (from Old French corage, from Latin cor, 'heart') — a bold virtue/word-name, popular in West Africa (we note the word-name; said 'KUR-ij').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Courage — virtue/word-name

Variations

Couragee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Courage mean?

Courage is an English virtue/word-name — 'bravery; the strength to face danger'; we note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Courage?

It's said KUR-ij /ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Courage a boy or girl name?

Courage is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Courage?

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

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