Courteous or polite
Kortez is a modern phonetic spelling of the Spanish surname Cortés. It originally denoted a person who was refined or 'courtly' in their manners. While historically a surname, it has transitioned into a contemporary given name in the United States.
Less common today
Kortez isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,170 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American football player
