Skip to main content
Back to all names
BoyFrench

Curtiss

KUR-tis

Popularity

#12666

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

5,074

Peak Year

#126 in 1959

First Recorded

1896

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Curtiss is an English surname turned given name. It's a variant of Curtis, which is derived from the Old French 'curteis', meaning 'courteous' or 'polite'.

Nickname Watch

CurtKurt

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Glenn Curtiss

    American aviation pioneer and aircraft designer

Spelling Variations

Curtis

Similar Names

ClarenceCliffordGrantTravis

Personality Traits

CourteousKindReliableHonest

Want to explore Curtiss further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Curtiss.

Ask AI ConsultantCultural Deep-Dive →

More Names to Explore

View all

Oliver

French

Boy

Meaning

From the French Olivier, meaning 'olive tree,' a symbol of peace and fruitfulness.

Classic & Timeless·Vintage·Moderate spelling
Rank #5241
stable

Beau

French

Boy

Meaning

Beau is a French name meaning "handsome" or "beautiful."

Cute & Playful·Sophisticated & Formal·Tricky to spell
Rank #2660
rising

Calvin

French

Boy

Meaning

Calvin is derived from the French surname "Chauvin", meaning "bald".

Classic & Timeless·Sophisticated & Formal·Easy to spell
Rank #15679
stable