Strength, support, or to strengthen
Derived from the Latin word 'confortare', meaning to strengthen greatly. It was popularized as a virtue name by the Puritans in the 17th century, intended to reflect the spiritual support and solace provided by faith.
Less common today
Comfort isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,987 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Notable Liberian educator and peace activist
The protagonist of the novel 'Comfort' · Comfort by Carolee Dean
