Cord maker or rope maker
Kordel is a variant of the English and French surname Cordell. It originated as an occupational name for someone who manufactured or sold cords and ropes, derived from the Old French word 'corde'.
Less common today
Kordel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,277 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL quarterback known as 'Slash'
Professional football defensive back
