A variant of Cortez, meaning 'courteous' or 'polite'
Cartez is a modern American variant of the Spanish surname Cortez. It ultimately derives from the Old French and Spanish word 'cortés', which was used to describe someone of courtly manners or a refined disposition.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Cartez in 2025.
American football player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).