Cardinal

Q: How popular is the name Cardinal?

Cardinal is ranked #18826 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-AHRD-uhn-uhl ]

Boy Name #18,826 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cardinal is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHRD-uhn-uhl.

Parents who love the name Cardinal often also consider Jazire, Jeyvier, Drex .

Popularity Over Time

#18,826

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #18,826
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Cardie

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Cardinal Jack

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Cardinal Myles

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Jeyvier Boy Basque Aider Boy Irish Gaelic Classic Boy Latin Bolt Boy Old English Ahzai Boy Hebrew Ice Boy American English slang Adelso Boy Old High German Jazire Boy Arabic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardinal

Is Cardinal a boy or girl name?

Cardinal is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cardinal?

Cardinal is pronounced k-AHRD-uhn-uhl.

How popular is the name Cardinal?

Cardinal is currently ranked #18826 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cardinal?

Common nicknames for Cardinal include Car, Cay, Carie, and Cardie.

Is Cardinal a common or rare name?

Cardinal is an uncommon name, ranked #18826 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cardinal

Cardinal is a boy name .

Cardinal is currently ranked #18,826 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cardinal include Car, Cay, Carie, and Cardie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.