Curtis

Meaning of Curtis

The name Curtis means someone who is polite, well-mannered, and refined. It suggests someone with 'courtly' behavior.

Curtis has Old French roots — browse every Old French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Curtis

After ranking as high as #265 in 2000, Curtis has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Curtis

• Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
  Rapper, actor, entrepreneur, producer
• Tony Curtis
  Iconic Hollywood film actor
• Curtis Mayfield
  Legendary soul singer, songwriter
• Curtis Martin
  NFL Hall of Fame running back
• Curtis Stone
  Celebrity chef, TV personality

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Questions about the name Curtis

What does the name Curtis mean?

Curtis means the name curtis means someone who is polite, well-mannered, and refined. it suggests someone with 'courtly' behavior, and it comes from Old French origins.

Is Curtis a boy's or a girl's name?

Curtis is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Curtis?

Curtis did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Curtis most popular?

Curtis peaked at #265 in 2000.