Erich vs Cort

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erich

Boy #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

German Austrian Scandinavian Swiss American

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Boy #5,772 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short; courtly"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English American

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Erich Rank #5,905

Cort Rank #5,772

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 vs #5905 for Erich.

Is Erich or Cort more popular?

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 compared to Erich at #5905 in the United States.

What do Erich and Cort mean?

Erich means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse via Germanic origin). Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin).

Are Erich and Cort boy or girl names?

Erich is primarily a boy name. Cort is primarily a boy name.