Cort vs Emmaus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmaus

Boy #5,757 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hot springs, warm wells"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Biblical English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,757
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Maus

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cort Rank #5,772
Emmaus Rank #5,757

Emmaus is more popular, ranked #5757 vs #5772 for Cort.

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

Emmaus ___

  • Emmaus James
  • Emmaus John
  • Emmaus Luke
  • Emmaus Paul
  • Emmaus David
  • Emmaus Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cort

Brant Reid Trey Sloane Brynn

If you choose Emmaus

Ezra Elias Miriam Naomi Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cort or Emmaus more popular?

Emmaus is more popular, ranked #5757 compared to Cort at #5772 in the United States.

What do Cort and Emmaus mean?

Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin). Emmaus means "hot springs, warm wells" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cort and Emmaus boy or girl names?

Cort is primarily a boy name. Emmaus is primarily a boy name.

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