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.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Cordel in 2025.
Longest-serving US Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize winner
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
