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Curt

♂ Boy

Pronounced KURT /ˈkɜrt/High

Meaning: A short form of Curtis ('courteous; refined', from the Old French curteis) and a spelling of Kurt (a German short form of Konrad, 'bold counsel'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Courteous; bold counsel: Curt is a short form of Curtis/Kurt. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic
MeaningA short form of Curtis ('courteous; refined', from the Old French curteis) and a spelling of Kurt (a German short form of Konrad, 'bold counsel'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9137 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,679

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196018802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Curt is a short form of Curtis ('courteous; refined', from the Old French curteis) and a spelling of Kurt (a German short form of Konrad, 'bold counsel'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KURT').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form of Curtis. Rare, courteous-and-bold-counsel at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Curt is a short form of Curtis ('courteous; refined') and a spelling of Kurt ('bold counsel', from Konrad) — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KURT').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Curtis — nickname; routes layered

Variations

KurtCurtisKurtis

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Kurt— a kin spelling
Curtis— the source name
Kurtis— a fellow spelling
Cort— shares the -rt ending
Court— another English name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Curt mean?

Curt is a short form of Curtis ('courteous') and a spelling of Kurt ('bold counsel'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Curt?

It's said KURT /krt/ — one syllable.

Is Curt a boy or girl name?

Curt is a boy's name.

How popular is Curt?

Curt is a very rare name in the U.S. today.

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