BoyFrench origin2 syllables
Curtis
Meaning: “polite, courteous”
About the name Curtis
Curtis is a boy name with French roots, meaning “polite, courteous”.
It has a classic feel. In 2025, Curtis ranked #985 for boys in the US, with 232 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1962. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Curtis were boys.
Etymology
From French, meaning “polite, courteous”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Curtis”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #985
- In 2015
- #528
- Babies in 2025
- 232
Popularity of Curtis, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.