Kurt

Meaning of Kurt

From the German name Konrad, meaning "brave counsel". It can also mean "wise advisor."

Kurt has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kurt

After ranking as high as #610 in 2000, Kurt has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kurt

• Kurt Cobain
  Musician, Nirvana frontman
• Kurt Russell
  Actor
• Kurt Warner
  NFL Quarterback
• Kurt Angle
  Professional Wrestler
• Kurt Vonnegut
  Author

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Questions about the name Kurt

What does the name Kurt mean?

Kurt means from the german name konrad, meaning "brave counsel". it can also mean "wise advisor.", and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kurt?

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

When was Kurt most popular?

Kurt peaked at #610 in 2000.