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Cordero

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Cordero is a boy’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “Cordero is a Spanish surname and given name meaning "lamb". It symbolizes innocence and gentleness.”. It currently ranks #6219 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1987.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginSpanish

What Cordero Means

Cordero is a Spanish surname and given name meaning "lamb". It symbolizes innocence and gentleness.

The Story of Cordero

This Spanish name, meaning 'lamb,' carries a gentle innocence and a peaceful spirit that feels divinely chosen for your son.

Cordero is a Spanish surname and given name directly translating to 'lamb.' This imagery evokes profound symbolism of innocence, gentleness, and peace. Its use as a given name, while less common than many, emerged notably in the late 20th century, with a brief peak in the late 1980s, suggesting a moment when its tender meaning resonated strongly.

To say 'Cordero' is to summon a feeling of quiet tenderness and pure innocence. When you write this name on your son's first blanket, it feels like bestowing a blessing of peace. This is a name for a child whose gentle nature will bring serenity to your home and whose presence is a calming balm.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Personality Traits

GentleKindPeacefulHumble

Peak Year

#349 in 1987

Total Births

1,804

First Recorded

1986

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