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The baby name Curtis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɜːrtɪs/ (KUR-tiss).

Curtis is English, French in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, French
Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrtɪs/ (KUR-tiss)

What is the meaning of the name Curtis ?

The baby name Curtis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɜːrtɪs/ (KUR-tiss).

Curtis is English, French in Origin.

From Old French curteis (later courtois) meaning “courtly, polite,” rooted in the word for “court” (OF cort < Latin cohors), Curtis began as a medieval descriptive surname meaning “the courteous one.” Norman influence carried it into Middle English as curteys and Curtiss, where it marked a person’s refined manners or service at a noble court. Adopted as a given name in the English-speaking world from the 17th century, it gained steady American popularity in the 20th century, boosted by figures like actor Tony Curtis and soul musician Curtis Mayfield. Standard short form Curt; spelling variants include Kurtis and the surname form Curtiss. Cognate or parallel surnames reflecting the same root appear as French Courtois and Spanish Cortés, though these are seldom used as given names. Overall meaning remains “courteous, well-bred, courtly” - a name evoking poise and sociability.

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Famous people with the name Curtis

50 Cent Actor · Born 1975 · United States Curtis James Jackson III, better known as 50 Cent, is an American rapper and actor best known for hits like "In da Club" and "Candy Shop." Born in Queens, New York, he started pursuing music in 1996 and later became a television producer, record executive, and businessman. Curtis Armstrong Actor · Born 1953 · United States Curtis Armstrong is an American actor best known for his role as Booger in the film 'Revenge of the Nerds'. He also appeared in 'Better Off Dead' and 'Risky Business'. Born in 1953, Curtis has enjoyed a long career in both film and television.

Curtis – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
FJ 0 #6 1 374
DJ Boys 0 #36 1 657
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
JM 0 #76 12 3,714
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
JM Boys 0 #139 151 6,876
BW Boys 0 #140 10 4,685
CR 0 #147 12 5,526
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
MT Boys 0 #176 4 4,064
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
TW Boys 0 #209 33 7,111
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
MO Boys 0 #230 5 5,842
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
GH 0 #242 7 5,396
NA Boys 0 #245 9 6,830
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #266 7 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
Canada Boys 2024 #276 31 2,588
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
MU Boys 0 #296 62 8,477
JP Boys 0 #297 7 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
CN Boys 0 #302 18 9,639
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
GH Boys 0 #306 40 8,138
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
HK 0 #327 22 8,483
France Boys 2021 #333 55 2,865
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #349 6 12,352
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
HK Boys 0 #361 175 12,905
NL 0 #382 10 2,481
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
ZA 0 #393 55 14,421
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
CR Boys 0 #417 71 10,188
SD Boys 0 #462 5 10,523
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
CM Boys 0 #502 49 12,054
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Boys 0 #519 8 12,621
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
PS Boys 0 #537 12 10,655
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CM Girls 0 #554 7 11,671
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
United States Boys 2024 #647 249 7,044
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
SG Boys 0 #670 28 17,960
Finland Boys 2026 #674 9 3,552
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
CL Boys 0 #695 6 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
ZA Boys 0 #719 526 25,619
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
NG Boys 0 #823 129 16,906
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
CO Boys 0 #868 53 15,656
United States Girls 2000 #873 5 9,408
Germany Boys 0 #893 60 5,697
Spain Boys 0 #910 21 5,610
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
NL Boys 0 #915 37 5,873
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,025 9 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,057 22 16,140
AE Boys 0 #1,077 16 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,092 20 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,129 13 25,928
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,416 56 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,594 21 28,008

Curtis is popular in 70 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
United States
Ireland

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People also ask about Curtis

Curtis is predominantly a boy's name.
Curtis is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkɜːrtɪs/ (KUR-tiss).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Curt, Kurtis, Curtiss, Curtice, Curteis and Kurt.
Across languages, Curtis has these equivalents: Courtois (Fr., surname, 'courteous'), Urban / Urbano (Lat./Romance, 'urbane'), Gentile (Ital., 'kind/noble').
Yes, very popular — Curtis ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Curtis ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Curtis's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #299 in 2011 to #333 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Curtis are in our database, including 50 Cent (Actor), Curtis Armstrong (Actor).