Heart; of the heart
Cordarius is a modern American invention, likely created by combining the Latin root 'cor' (meaning heart) with the suffix '-arius' or influenced by names like Darius. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of rhythmic, multi-syllabic names within the African American community.
About 10 boys were named Cordarius in 2025.
Professional American football player
NFL cornerback known as Cordrea Tankersley
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
