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Spade vs Cort

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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Popularity Comparison

Spade Rank #5,953
Cort Rank #5,772

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 vs #5953 for Spade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spade or Cort more popular?

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 compared to Spade at #5953 in the United States.

What do Spade and Cort mean?

Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin). Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin).

Are Spade and Cort boy or girl names?

Spade is primarily a boy name. Cort is primarily a boy name.

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