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.

Kurtis Rank in US Top 1000

# 959 in the US

Popularity of the name Kurtis

• 966 England 2016

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