Cortland vs Ruby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruby

Girl #63 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red, ruby-colored"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63
Total SSA Count
3,517
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rube, Rue

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cortland Rank #5,259
Ruby Rank #63

Ruby is more popular, ranked #63 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

Ruby ___

  • Ruby Rose
  • Ruby Ann
  • Ruby Grace
  • Ruby Mae
  • Ruby Claire
  • Ruby Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cortland

Preston Sterling Whitney Camden Hadley

If you choose Ruby

Pearl Opal Jasper Violet Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cortland or Ruby more popular?

Ruby is more popular, ranked #63 compared to Cortland at #5259 in the United States.

What do Cortland and Ruby mean?

Cortland means "short land, curtailed land" (Old English origin). Ruby means "red, ruby-colored" (Old French origin).

Are Cortland and Ruby boy or girl names?

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

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