Ruby vs Cortland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruby

Boy #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

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Boy #5,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"short land, curtailed land"

Origin: Old English

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Ruby Rank #5,424

Cortland Rank #5,259

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

Is Ruby or Cortland more popular?

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

What do Ruby and Cortland mean?

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

Are Ruby and Cortland boy or girl names?

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