Cordero
Pronunciation: [ k-erd-EHR-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cordero first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 9 babies have been named Cordero in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cordero is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,970 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,970
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Cordero is also used as a boy name, ranked #6321.
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About the Name Cordero
Cordero is a girl name .
Is Cordero a boy or girl name? Cordero is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,970 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,321. Cordero is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cordero is currently ranked #12,970 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cordero include Cor, Cord, Cordy, Cordie, Ero, Eroy, Eroie, Coy, Coie, and Corkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cordero include Cordelia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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