Cort vs Davontae

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

Davontae

Boy #5,827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via David

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,827
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dave, Von, Tae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cort Rank #5,772
Davontae Rank #5,827

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 vs #5827 for Davontae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cort ___

  • Cort James
  • Cort Alexander
  • Cort William
  • Cort Michael
  • Cort Thomas
  • Cort Lee

Davontae ___

  • Davontae James
  • Davontae Lee
  • Davontae Andre
  • Davontae Marcus
  • Davontae Ray
  • Davontae Lamar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cort

Brant Reid Trey Sloane Brynn

If you choose Davontae

Devante Jaheim Keondra Brianna Tremaine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cort or Davontae more popular?

Cort is more popular, ranked #5772 compared to Davontae at #5827 in the United States.

What do Cort and Davontae mean?

Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin). Davontae means "beloved, gift of God" (Hebrew via David origin).

Are Cort and Davontae boy or girl names?

Cort is primarily a boy name. Davontae is primarily a boy name.

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