Yates vs Cort

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #5,772 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short; courtly"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English American

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Yates Rank #5,699

Cort Rank #5,772

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5772 for Cort.

Is Yates or Cort more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Cort at #5772 in the United States.

What do Yates and Cort mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin).

Are Yates and Cort boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Cort is primarily a boy name.