Courage

Pronunciation: [ k-ER-uhj ]

Boy Name #7,798 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Courage is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ER-uhj.

Parents who love the name Courage often also consider Cora, Cornelia, Cordelia .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #7,798
Total SSA Count: 11

Alternative Spellings

Courtney #3198 Courtland #3200

Nicknames

Cou Coy Couie Courie

Also a Girl Name

Courage is also used as a girl name, ranked #26538.

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Similar Names

Cora Cornelia Cordelia Corinne Constance Cordie Connie Corda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Courage

Is Courage a boy or girl name?

Courage is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7798. As a girl name, it is ranked #26538. Courage is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Courage?

Courage is pronounced k-ER-uhj.

How popular is the name Courage?

Courage is currently ranked #7798 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Courage?

Common nicknames for Courage include Cou, Coy, Couie, and Courie.

Is Courage a common or rare name?

Courage is an uncommon name, ranked #7798 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Courage

Courage is a boy name .

Is Courage a boy or girl name? Courage is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,798 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #26,538. Courage is more commonly used as a boy name.

Courage is currently ranked #7,798 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Courage include Cou, Coy, Couie, and Courie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Courage include Courtney, Courtland . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.