Cortland vs Griffith

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 #5,067 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Cortland Rank #5,259

Griffith Rank #5,067

Griffith is more popular, ranked #5067 vs #5259 for Cortland.

Is Cortland or Griffith more popular?

Griffith is more popular, ranked #5067 compared to Cortland at #5259 in the United States.

What do Cortland and Griffith mean?

Cortland means "short land, curtailed land" (Old English origin). Griffith means "strong lord" (Welsh origin).

Are Cortland and Griffith boy or girl names?

Cortland is primarily a boy name. Griffith is primarily a boy name.