Cortland vs Bex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cortland

Boy #5,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"short land, curtailed land"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,444 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to bind, captivate (from Rebecca root)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Cortland Rank #5,259

Bex Rank #5,444

Cortland is more popular, ranked #5259 vs #5444 for Bex.

Is Cortland or Bex more popular?

Cortland is more popular, ranked #5259 compared to Bex at #5444 in the United States.

What do Cortland and Bex mean?

Cortland means "short land, curtailed land" (Old English origin). Bex means "to bind, captivate (from Rebecca root)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cortland and Bex boy or girl names?

Cortland is primarily a boy name. Bex is primarily a boy name.