Cortland vs Cortez

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 #2,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, polite"

Origin: Spanish

Hispanic Spanish Mexican American African American

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Cortland Rank #5,259

Cortez Rank #2,001

Cortez is more popular, ranked #2001 vs #5259 for Cortland.

Is Cortland or Cortez more popular?

Cortez is more popular, ranked #2001 compared to Cortland at #5259 in the United States.

What do Cortland and Cortez mean?

Cortland means "short land, curtailed land" (Old English origin). Cortez means "courteous, polite" (Spanish origin).

Are Cortland and Cortez boy or girl names?

Cortland is primarily a boy name. Cortez is primarily a boy name.