Courteous or polite
Derived from the Old French word 'curteis', it originally served as a nickname for a person with refined manners or one who was well-bred. It transitioned from a surname to a common given name in the English-speaking world during the 19th century.
About 232 boys were named Curtis in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Curtis — far less common.
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