Cort vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cort

Boy #5,772 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short; courtly"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English American

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Cort Rank #5,772

Callister Rank #43,579

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Cort or Callister more popular?

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Cort and Callister mean?

Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Cort and Callister boy or girl names?

Cort is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.