Able vs Cord

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Able

Boy #5,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, transience"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Boy #5,231 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rope maker, bold counselor"

Origin: English/German

English American German

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Able Rank #5,312

Cord Rank #5,231

Cord is more popular, ranked #5231 vs #5312 for Able.

Is Able or Cord more popular?

Cord is more popular, ranked #5231 compared to Able at #5312 in the United States.

What do Able and Cord mean?

Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin). Cord means "rope maker, bold counselor" (English/German origin).

Are Able and Cord boy or girl names?

Able is primarily a boy name. Cord is primarily a boy name.