Cortland vs Chett

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 #5,470 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortress, military camp"

Origin: Latin via Old English

American English

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Cortland Rank #5,259

Chett Rank #5,470

Cortland is more popular, ranked #5259 vs #5470 for Chett.

Is Cortland or Chett more popular?

Cortland is more popular, ranked #5259 compared to Chett at #5470 in the United States.

What do Cortland and Chett mean?

Cortland means "short land, curtailed land" (Old English origin). Chett means "fortress, military camp" (Latin via Old English origin).

Are Cortland and Chett boy or girl names?

Cortland is primarily a boy name. Chett is primarily a boy name.