Curtis vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curtis

Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Curtis Rank #929

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #929 for Curtis.

Is Curtis or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Ben mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Curtis and Ben boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.