Bastion vs Cord

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cord

Boy #5,231 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rope maker, bold counselor"

Origin: English/German

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,231
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bastion Rank #5,044
Cord Rank #5,231

Bastion is more popular, ranked #5044 vs #5231 for Cord.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bastion ___

  • Bastion James
  • Bastion William
  • Bastion Cole
  • Bastion Hugh
  • Bastion Oliver
  • Bastion Rhys

Cord ___

  • Cord James
  • Cord Allen
  • Cord Lee
  • Cord Ryan
  • Cord Michael
  • Cord Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bastion

Octavia Cassian Isadora Leander Evangeline

If you choose Cord

Reid Sloane Brooks Quinn Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bastion or Cord more popular?

Bastion is more popular, ranked #5044 compared to Cord at #5231 in the United States.

What do Bastion and Cord mean?

Bastion means "venerable, worthy of reverence" (Greek origin). Cord means "rope maker, bold counselor" (English/German origin).

Are Bastion and Cord boy or girl names?

Bastion is primarily a boy name. Cord is primarily a boy name.

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