Cort vs Essex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essex

Boy #5,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of the East Saxons"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,603
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Es, Ess

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cort Rank #5,772
Essex Rank #5,603

Essex is more popular, ranked #5603 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

Essex ___

  • Essex James
  • Essex William
  • Essex Cole
  • Essex Grant
  • Essex Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cort

Brant Reid Trey Sloane Brynn

If you choose Essex

Berkley Kent Surrey Devon Avalon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cort or Essex more popular?

Essex is more popular, ranked #5603 compared to Cort at #5772 in the United States.

What do Cort and Essex mean?

Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin). Essex means "land of the East Saxons" (Old English origin).

Are Cort and Essex boy or girl names?

Cort is primarily a boy name. Essex is primarily a boy name.

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