Curtis - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Curtis \c(u)-rtis, cur-tis\ is pronounced KERT-iss. It is of English and Old French origin, and its meaning is "courteous, polite". Surname, in origin a nickname used in the Middle Ages for a courteous person. In earlier times, it was linked with Middle English "curt" meaning "short leggings". See also Kort. General Curtis Le May; golfer Curtis Strange; football player Curtis Martin.

Curtis has 6 variant forms: Curcio, Curt, Curtell, Curtice, Curtiss and Kurtis.

For more information, see also the related name Cortez.

Baby names that sound like Curtis are Cortes and Kurtiss.

Curtis is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Curtis. Click here to compare Curtis with related baby names.