Cortland vs Nicky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicky

Boy #5,420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Western European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,420
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cortland Rank #5,259
Nicky Rank #5,420

Cortland is more popular, ranked #5259 vs #5420 for Nicky.

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

Nicky ___

  • Nicky James
  • Nicky Thomas
  • Nicky Robert
  • Nicky Lee
  • Nicky Ray
  • Nicky John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cortland

Preston Sterling Whitney Camden Hadley

If you choose Nicky

Tommy Jimmy Danny Lizzie Penny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cortland or Nicky more popular?

Cortland is more popular, ranked #5259 compared to Nicky at #5420 in the United States.

What do Cortland and Nicky mean?

Cortland means "short land, curtailed land" (Old English origin). Nicky means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Cortland and Nicky boy or girl names?

Cortland is primarily a boy name. Nicky is primarily a boy name.

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