Cortland vs Ruby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cortland

Boy #5,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"short land, curtailed land"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

English American Australian

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Cortland Rank #5,259

Ruby Rank #5,424

Cortland is more popular, ranked #5259 vs #5424 for Ruby.

Is Cortland or Ruby more popular?

Cortland is more popular, ranked #5259 compared to Ruby at #5424 in the United States.

What do Cortland and Ruby mean?

Cortland means "short land, curtailed land" (Old English origin). Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin).

Are Cortland and Ruby boy or girl names?

Cortland is primarily a boy name. Ruby is primarily a boy name.