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Curtiss

♂ Boy

Pronounced KUR-tis /ˈkɜr.tɪs/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Curtis, from Old French 'curteis', 'courteous; refined; well-bred'. Originally a nickname surname; the doubled '-ss' is a stylistic variant.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gracious classic: Curtiss is a spelling of Curtis — 'courteous; refined' (said 'KUR-tis').
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningA spelling of Curtis, from Old French 'curteis', 'courteous; refined; well-bred'. Originally a nickname surname; the doubled '-ss' is a stylistic variant.
U.S. rank (2024)#12666 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,074

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195918962024

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

Curtiss is a spelling of Curtis, from the Old French 'curteis', 'courteous; refined'. It began as a medieval nickname for a well-bred person, became a surname, then a given name. The doubled '-ss' echoes the aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss (said 'KUR-tis').

In the U.S. it appears rarely in this spelling, against the more common Curtis. Gracious and classic.

Did you know? Curtiss is a spelling of Curtis, from Old French 'curteis' ('courteous') — a name that literally means well-mannered (think aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss, said 'KUR-tis').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Curtiss — Spelling of Curtis, 'courteous; refined'

Variations

CurtisKurtisCurt

Nicknames

CurtCurty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Curtiss mean?

Curtiss is a spelling of Curtis, from Old French 'curteis', meaning 'courteous; refined'.

How do you pronounce Curtiss?

It's said KUR-tis /ˈkɜr.tɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Curtiss a boy or girl name?

Curtiss is a boy's name.

How popular is Curtiss?

Curtiss is a rare spelling in the U.S., against the more common Curtis.

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