Cort vs Kirk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cort

Boy #5,772 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short; courtly"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Scottish American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Cort Rank #5,772

Kirk Rank #2,573

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 vs #5772 for Cort.

Is Cort or Kirk more popular?

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 compared to Cort at #5772 in the United States.

What do Cort and Kirk mean?

Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin). Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin).

Are Cort and Kirk boy or girl names?

Cort is primarily a boy name. Kirk is primarily a boy name.