Cortland vs Garth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garth

Boy #5,248 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enclosure, yard, garden"

Origin: Old Norse gardr

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,248
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gar, Gaie, Garkins

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cortland Rank #5,259
Garth Rank #5,248

Garth is more popular, ranked #5248 vs #5259 for Cortland.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cortland ___

  • Cortland James
  • Cortland Alexander
  • Cortland William
  • Cortland Edward
  • Cortland Thomas

Garth ___

  • Garth Wayne
  • Garth Lee
  • Garth Allen
  • Garth Edward
  • Garth Michael
  • Garth James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cortland

Preston Sterling Whitney Camden Hadley

If you choose Garth

Wayne Dale Brenda Linda Rex

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cortland or Garth more popular?

Garth is more popular, ranked #5248 compared to Cortland at #5259 in the United States.

What do Cortland and Garth mean?

Cortland means "short land, curtailed land" (Old English origin). Garth means "enclosure, yard, garden" (Old Norse gardr origin).

Are Cortland and Garth boy or girl names?

Cortland is primarily a boy name. Garth is primarily a boy name.

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