Cort vs Ellery

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 #5,575 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cort Rank #5,772

Ellery Rank #5,575

Ellery is more popular, ranked #5575 vs #5772 for Cort.

Is Cort or Ellery more popular?

Ellery is more popular, ranked #5575 compared to Cort at #5772 in the United States.

What do Cort and Ellery mean?

Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin). Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin).

Are Cort and Ellery boy or girl names?

Cort is primarily a boy name. Ellery is primarily a boy name.