Maker of cord or rope
Derived from the Old French word 'corde', this name originally served as an occupational surname for a rope maker or a merchant who sold cord. It is a variant of the more common Cordell. The name suggests craftsmanship and utility, rooted in the textile trades of medieval Europe.
Less common today
Cordel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,301 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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