Kurtis

French
"courteous, polite"

Kurtis Origin and Meaning

The name Kurtis is a boy's name of German origin.

Kurtis is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Curtis, which originated as an English surname derived from the Old French 'courteis' meaning 'courteous' or 'refined.' This name gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. The spelling with a 'K' gives the name a more distinctive appearance while maintaining its strong, traditional sound. Kurtis projects qualities of courtesy and civility, true to its etymological roots. Notable bearers include American rapper Kurtis Blow, who helped popularize this spelling variant. The name has remained moderately popular across English-speaking countries, offering a slightly modernized version of the classic Curtis.

# 959 in the US

Kurtis Rank in US Top 1000

Popularity of the name Kurtis

Famous People Named Kurtis

  • Kurtis Blow
    American rapper
  • Kurtis Mantronik
    stage name of Graham Curtis el Khaleel, British electronic musician of group Mantronix
  • Kurtis Eugene "Kurt" Warner
    American NFL player
  • Kurtis "Kurt" Fuller
    American actor
  • Kurtis Kiyoshi "Kurt" Suzuki
    American baseball player
  • Kurtis Foster
    Canadian ice hockey player and coach
  • Kurtis Owen Guthrie
    British footballer
  • Kurtis McKenzie aka The Arcade
    British record producer
  • Kurtis Gabriel
    Canadian ice hockey player
  • Kurtis Conner
    Youtuber and comedian

The name Kurtis in Pop Culture

  • Kurtis Trent
    character in video game "Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness"
  • Kurtis
    a recurring character in "Disgaea: Hour of Darkness" and "Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories" video games