Curtiss

French

"courteous, polite"

Curtiss Origin and Meaning

The name Curtiss is a boy's name.

Curtiss is a masculine name that represents a spelling variation of Curtis, which originated as an English surname derived from the Old French 'courteis' meaning 'courteous' or 'refined.' The additional 's' gives a distinctive touch to this classic name. Historically, Curtis gained popularity as a first name in the United States during the early 20th century. Curtiss carries an air of sophistication and traditional masculinity, with connections to various notable figures including aviation pioneers Glenn Curtiss and the Curtiss-Wright Corporation. The name suggests reliability and a certain old-world charm while remaining crisp and straightforward. Though less common than Curtis, Curtiss offers a subtle way to distinguish the classic name.

Curtiss Rank in US Top 1000

# 942 in the US