Ryan Tedder Welcomes Son Copeland Cruz

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Musician Ryan Tedder and wife Genevieve are new parents to a son, Copeland Cruz Tedder, his rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.

Copeland was born in the couple’s hometown of Denver, Colorado on Monday, Aug. 2.

“Mommy, Daddy and baby Tedder are all doing well!” his rep tells PEOPLE. “Daddy is sure to write another hit song from this experience.”

In addition to fronting OneRepublic, Tedder, 31, is also the songwriter and producer behind hits for artists including Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, Daughtry, Timbaland and Jordin Sparks.

Next up for OneRepublic: A new single, “Secrets,” and a fall tour with Maroon 5.

– Marisa Laudadio

Comments

Copeland? since when is that a name. oh well, i guess it makes sense to them. congrats to the family.

- JM on August 10th, 2010

umm…I don’t like the name but still CONGRATS!!!

- Rosie on August 10th, 2010

Ooh, I know someone who had Copeland picked as their boys name. She is going to be ticked now that a `celeb`used it..LOL

- rb on August 10th, 2010

I’m thinking maybe the boy was named after The Police’s Stewart Copeland? Maybe it’s a family name?

- Erin on August 10th, 2010

Maybe he’s a fan of the band, Copeland. Any hoo, congrats!

- Raleigh on August 10th, 2010

Sounds like a family name. I like it. Congratulations!

- meghan on August 10th, 2010

They so better teach him to box…..

- Georgina on August 10th, 2010

Congrats to them!

I thought the same thing, JM. I feel like all I’m hearing lately (in my town not just with celebs) are made up names. Oh well.

- Erika on August 10th, 2010

congrats to them ! love the name , has a cool ring to it

- KT on August 10th, 2010

I like the name. You can pronouce it, and it beats the hell out of Sundance, Apple etc…..

- Amanda on August 10th, 2010

When my daughter was about 4 – and she is 22 now – there were twins at her daycare named Cortland and Copeland. I loved those names the first time I heard them, and love them still.

- Pam on August 10th, 2010

I like it

- Anne Marie on August 10th, 2010

Different…But congrats to Ryan and Genevieve anyway on baby Copeland Cruz.

- Luna on August 10th, 2010

um Erika, ALL names are ‘made up’…you could have just as easily said you didn’t like the name and left it at that, why the rude comment??

Congrats to the family and best wishes for the future

- Steph on August 10th, 2010

Ohhh…. I just love Ryan! I think the name is cute. Then again, I like the name Apple. I don’t find it weird or unusal, because I actually went to school with a girl named Apple (who’s 27 now!). Anyway, congrats to them! And, I still hope Copeland looks like Daddy!! haha

- Allie on August 10th, 2010

I agree with Amanda. I can pronounce it! And there are far worse traditional names.

Last names as first names are in. What do you think Madison is? Or Jackson? Hunter? Hayden? Mackenzie? All last names I pulled from the top 100 baby names list.

- amsjll on August 10th, 2010

Cute name! It’s pronounceable and it’s spelled correctly. Now if they had gone with Copelynd or something as absurd then maybe I’d have to make a snarky comment… just kidding… sort of.

- Jennifer on August 10th, 2010

They just had a baby, comments should be happy NOT critiquing their name choice. They obviously like it and that is all that matters. I personally love the name and comments on this blog should be telling them congrats!

- Lauren on August 11th, 2010

We all know that the songs Ryan write are unique. Copeland is a unique name given by the couple!

- Henry on August 11th, 2010

Allie- Glad to know I’m not the only one who actually likes the name Apple! I have never gotten all the uproar over that name. I’d much rather be named Apple than, say, Peanut or Audio Science!

- CelebBabyLover on August 11th, 2010

The name sounds rich. lol I like it!

- Pascalee on August 11th, 2010

The name is not my style, but perhaps a nod to jazz musician Aaron Copeland, which makes some sense. Congrats from a fellow Denverite!

- Laura Beuther on August 11th, 2010

A celebrity right in my “own back yard”, cool. I live in CO. Have any of you ever heard of Copeland’s Sports? I’m not sure if it’s name aftet the first or last name of it’s founder. Celebrities are notorius for naming their kids with unusual names.

- D on August 11th, 2010

That’s my BF’s last name and my birthdate!! Great choices!!!

- Lyoness on August 11th, 2010

Awww congratulations Ryan and Genevieve, I bet he’s gorgeous isn’t he . I think Copeland Cruz Tedder is such a cute name for their son, I weren’t really all that into the name at first but since i’ve said it alot, I love it, it’s so cute. Love you Ryan xxxxx

- Jasmine Loves Ryan Tedder on August 13th, 2010

“Copeland Cruz Tedder” Love the sound. It’s very unique, I love the name! It’s original and has a nice ring to it

- Jordin on August 13th, 2010

One Republic rocks!!!!! Ryan is so cool. And that is probably one cute kid. congrats, I know you will be great parents

- Jamie on August 19th, 2010

i hope little copeland grows up to look just like his daddy congrats to the family!

- abigail on December 29th, 2010

this is such a cute name, it didnt have to grow on me, the first time i read it i fell in love..if i have a bab boy in the future, this is sure gonna be one of the choices!x

- Emma on January 3rd, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thats a very unique name.May god bless you and ur family!

- Carla on January 5th, 2011