Court

♂ Boy

Pronounced KORT /ˈkɔrt/High

Meaning: A short form of Courtney ('from the court; a courtier', from the Old French curt) and a word for 'a courtyard/an enclosed space'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of the court; a courtier: Court is a short form of Courtney. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish, French

MeaningA short form of Courtney ('from the court; a courtier', from the Old French curt) and a word for 'a courtyard/an enclosed space'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9132 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1959

Total births (all-time)≈ 333

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Court is a short form of Courtney ('from the court; a courtier', from the Old French curt) and a word for 'a courtyard/an enclosed space' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KORT').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form of Courtney. Rare, of-the-court at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Court is a short form of Courtney ('from the court; a courtier') and a word for 'a courtyard' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KORT').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Courtney — nickname/word; routes layered

Variations

CourtneyCourteKort

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Court mean?

Court is a short form of Courtney ('from the court; a courtier') and a word for 'a courtyard'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Court?

It's said KORT /krt/ — one syllable.

Is Court a boy or girl name?

Court is a boy's name.

How popular is Court?

Court is a very rare name in the U.S.