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.
About 14 boys were named Kortez in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American football player
