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Cort vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cort

Boy #5,772 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short; courtly"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,772
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cort Rank #5,772
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5772 for Cort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cort or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Cort at #5772 in the United States.

What do Cort and Hiram mean?

Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cort and Hiram boy or girl names?

Cort is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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