Cortland vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cortland

Boy #5,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"short land, curtailed land"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English African American Germanic

8 High Risk

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Cortland Rank #5,259

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Cortland is more popular, ranked #5259 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Is Cortland or Dedrick more popular?

Cortland is more popular, ranked #5259 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Cortland and Dedrick mean?

Cortland means "short land, curtailed land" (Old English origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cortland and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Cortland is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.