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Kordell

♂ Boy

Pronounced kor-DEL /kɔrˈdɛl/High

Meaning: K-spelling of Cordell — from Old French corde, 'cord, rope' — 'a maker or seller of cord'Medium

In 30 seconds: Strong and surname-cool: Kordell spells Cordell — 'a cord-maker' — with a bold K. Sleek, warm, and distinctive (QB Kordell Stewart).
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Origin MediumFrench, English
MeaningK-spelling of Cordell — from Old French corde, 'cord, rope' — 'a maker or seller of cord'
U.S. rank (2025)#3713 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,737

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819672025

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

Kordell is a K-spelling of Cordell — from Old French corde, 'cord, rope' — 'a maker or seller of cord'. A sleek, distinctive occupational surname-name (Kordell Stewart); the K-styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Cordell. Rare, a-cord-maker at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Cordell means 'a maker or seller of cord/rope' (Old French corde) — QB Kordell Stewart carried the K-spelling; sleek and strong.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Cordell — root etymology

Variations

CordellKordelKordelle

Nicknames

Kord

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If you like Kordell…

Cordell— the standard spelling
Darnell— a companion -ell name
Kendall— lands in the same popularity range
Kendell— a fellow English choice
Lowell— shares the -ll ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kordell mean?

Kordell spells Cordell — Old French 'a maker of cord/rope'.

How do you pronounce Kordell?

It's said kor-DEL /kɔrˈdɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kordell a boy or girl name?

Kordell is a boy's name.

How popular is Kordell?

Kordell is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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