Cordell
French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Cordell
The given name 'Cordell' means "maker of cord" or "rope seller," derived from the Old French word *corde* (rope) and the occupational suffix *-ell*.
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Etymology
The given name 'Cordell' means "maker of cord" or "rope seller," derived from the Old French word *corde* (rope) and the occupational suffix *-ell*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious association; notable historical context includes the 20th-century American politician Cordell Hull, who served as U.S. Secretary of State and won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Cordell currently ranks #1,977 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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