Cort vs Mav

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

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Mav

Boy #6,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,325
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Cort Rank #5,772

Mav Rank #6,325

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cort or Mav more popular?

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Cort and Mav mean?

Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Cort and Mav boy or girl names?

Cort is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.

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