Kord

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Pronounced KORD /ˈkɔrd/High

Meaning: A spelling of Cord, from an English occupational name for a rope/cord-maker, also a short form of Cordell ('rope-maker'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Rope; cord-maker: Kord is a spelling of Cord. Crisp and bold (said 'KORD'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowEnglish, Modern coinage

MeaningA spelling of Cord, from an English occupational name for a rope/cord-maker, also a short form of Cordell ('rope-maker'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10245 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 467

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kord is a spelling of Cord, from an English occupational name for a rope/cord-maker, also a short form of Cordell ('rope-maker') (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'KORD').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a spelling of Cord. Rare, a short bold name, and crisp.

Did you know? Kord is a spelling of Cord, from an English occupational name for a rope/cord-maker, also a short form of Cordell — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'KORD').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Kord — English; spelling of Cord; routes layered

Variations

CordKorde

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kord mean?

Kord is a spelling of Cord, an English name for a rope/cord-maker, also short for Cordell. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kord?

It's said KORD /ˈkɔrd/ — one syllable.

Is Kord a boy or girl name?

Kord is a boy's name.

How popular is Kord?

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