Able vs Cortland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Able

Boy #5,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, transience"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Boy #5,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"short land, curtailed land"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Able Rank #5,312

Cortland Rank #5,259

Cortland is more popular, ranked #5259 vs #5312 for Able.

Is Able or Cortland more popular?

Cortland is more popular, ranked #5259 compared to Able at #5312 in the United States.

What do Able and Cortland mean?

Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin). Cortland means "short land, curtailed land" (Old English origin).

Are Able and Cortland boy or girl names?

Able is primarily a boy name. Cortland is primarily a boy name.