Fern vs Cort

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Boy #5,858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant (feathery frond)"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,772 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short; courtly"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English American

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Fern Rank #5,858

Cort Rank #5,772

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 vs #5858 for Fern.

Is Fern or Cort more popular?

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 compared to Fern at #5858 in the United States.

What do Fern and Cort mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin).

Are Fern and Cort boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Cort is primarily a boy name.