Cortland vs Record

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cortland

Boy #5,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short land, curtailed land"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,259
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cort, Court, Cory

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cortland Rank #5,259
Record Rank #5,112

Record is more popular, ranked #5112 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

Record ___

  • Record James
  • Record Lee
  • Record Wayne
  • Record Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cortland

Preston Sterling Whitney Camden Hadley

If you choose Record

Chase Gauge Tempo Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cortland or Record more popular?

Record is more popular, ranked #5112 compared to Cortland at #5259 in the United States.

What do Cortland and Record mean?

Cortland means "short land, curtailed land" (Old English origin). Record means "To call to mind; to remember (from recordari)" (Latin origin).

Are Cortland and Record boy or girl names?

Cortland is primarily a boy name. Record is primarily a boy name.

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