Cordell vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cordell

Boy #2,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rope maker, cord seller"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,141
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cord, Dell

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cordell Rank #2,141
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2141 for Cordell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cordell ___

  • Cordell James
  • Cordell Lee
  • Cordell Thomas
  • Cordell Wayne
  • Cordell Ray
  • Cordell David

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cordell

Marshall Grover Wendell Loretta Wanda

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cordell or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cordell at #2141 in the United States.

What do Cordell and James mean?

Cordell means "rope maker, cord seller" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cordell and James boy or girl names?

Cordell is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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