Cortez
kor-TEZ
Popularity
#1993
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
10,886
Peak Year
#351 in 1990
First Recorded
1882
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Spanish surname, meaning 'courteous' or 'polite'.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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