Fort is of Latin origin and means 'strong' or 'firm'. It's derived from the Latin word 'fortis', which itself comes from the Proto-Indo-European root '*prt-' meaning 'to break' or 'crush'. Fort was originally used as an adjective, describing someone who was strong-willed, brave, or resolute. However, it has also been used as a given name, particularly in France and other French-speaking regions, where it's often used alongside the middle name or surname 'Fortin', making it 'Fortin-Fort'.
"In 1916, there were five babies named Fort."