Ribbon, cord, or a line of guards
Derived from the Old French word 'cordon', referring to a small cord or ribbon. In a historical or military context, it refers to a line of people or objects encircling an area. It is also used as a surname of English and French origin.
Less common today
Cordon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,365 in 1990.
A character in the fantasy series · The Sword of Truth
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
