Kurtis
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Kurtis is a Norman-French name meaning “courteous”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.99% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Kurtis
Kurtis is a name of Norman-French (Norman) origin, traditionally interpreted as referring to someone of polite or refined behavior. The name derives from the Old French term 'curteis', which signifies courtliness and the sophisticated social manners associated with the medieval Royal Court. This name gained prominence as an Anglicized variation of Curtis, evolving from a descriptive surname into a recognized given name within English-speaking naming traditions.
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Gender Usage of the Name Kurtis
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Kurtis is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Kurtis
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Kurtis is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United Kingdom across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 58K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 15K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 14K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 85K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Kurtis ranked #2,459 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #4,132 in 2024 — an improvement of 1,673 places. Kurtis shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #206 in 1995. Its lowest recorded position was #4,132 in 2024. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 230 places (from #2,689 to #2,459).
Name StyleMethodology
Kurtis is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 67% of available years and remains active today, averaging 21 births per year after a historical peak in 1992.Explain More
Although the name also meets the Retro criteria, the Classic pattern is more strongly supported: activity across 67% of available years and continued recent use at 21 births per year. The competing Retro pattern is supported by a 2% historical-peak retention level with no material recent rebound, giving the selected Style an evidence margin of 13 percentage points.
Characteristics of the Name Kurtis
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- K — Boy Names Starting with K
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Kurtis features a two-syllable structure with a strong stress on the first syllable, creating a punchy and direct cadence. The name is frequently linked to Kurtis Blow, a significant pioneer of early hip-hop, which grounds it in a Vintage Revival style. This combination of a crisp phonetic ending and mid-century pop culture usage gives it a Sleek & Modern quality.
Middle Names For Kurtis
Middle names used with KurtisMethodology
Kurtis is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Kurtis James · Kurtis Michael · Kurtis John · Kurtis Charles · Kurtis AllenView all 119 boy middle names.
- Total 147 middle names used with Kurtis
- 6 girl middle names used with Kurtis
- 22 unisex middle names used with Kurtis
Middle name suggestions for KurtisMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Kurtis is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Kurtis Jacob · Kurtis Jason · Kurtis Jesus · Kurtis Jerry · Kurtis Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Kurtis
Sound Like Kurtis Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Curtis · Cortez · Curtiss · View all 14 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Christopher · Kenneth · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Kurtis Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Kurtis”
Dictionary Meaning of "Kurtis"Methodology
A surname
A male given name, variant of Curtis
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How to Spell Kurtis in ASL
- K
- u
- r
- t
- i
- s
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