Cort
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Hollow, cauldron, seething pool
Origin: Irish Gaelic/Norse
Popularity: Ranked #6195 in 2025 with 14 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Corey. Shares the meaning 'Hollow, cauldron, seething pool.'
Similar names: coretta, cortney, court, corah, corey, corie, corra, corrie
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Cort? About 1 in 237,750 babies born in 2025 were named Cort, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cort
What does the name Cort mean?
Cort means “Hollow, cauldron, seething pool” from Irish Gaelic/Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Cort?
Cort has Irish Gaelic/Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “Hollow, cauldron, seething pool”.
How popular is Cort?
Cort ranked #6143 in 2025 — given to 14 babies that year.
When was Cort most popular?
Cort peaked in 2011 with 57 babies registered that year.
Is Cort a boy or girl name?
Cort is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Corts in registered births are male.
Is the name Cort rising or falling in popularity?
Cort has fallen 1414 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4729 in 2020 to #6143 in 2025.
How long has Cort been recorded?
Cort appears in birth records across 83 years — from 1915 through 2025.