Kurtis

Meaning of Kurtis

A variant of Kurt, meaning "courteous" or "polite."

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

Popularity of Kurtis

After ranking as high as #721 in 2000, Kurtis has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kurtis

• Kurt Russell
  American actor, 'Escape from New York'
• Kurt Cobain
  Nirvana's lead singer/guitarist
• Kurt Warner
  American football quarterback
• Kurt Angle
  Professional wrestler, Olympic gold medalist
• Kurt Vonnegut
  American author, 'Slaughterhouse-Five'

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Questions about the name Kurtis

What does the name Kurtis mean?

Kurtis means a variant of kurt, meaning "courteous" or "polite.", and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kurtis?

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

When was Kurtis most popular?

Kurtis peaked at #721 in 2000.