Cort vs James

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

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Popularity Comparison

Cort Rank #5,772
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cort

Brant Reid Trey Sloane Brynn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cort or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cort at #5772 in the United States.

What do Cort and James mean?

Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cort and James boy or girl names?

Cort is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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