Cort vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cort

Brant Reid Trey Sloane Brynn

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cort or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cort at #5772 in the United States.

What do Cort and Theodore mean?

Cort means "short; courtly" (Old Norse origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Cort and Theodore boy or girl names?

Cort is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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