Curtis vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curtis

Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Curtis Rank #929

Dash Rank #969

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Curtis or Dash more popular?

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Dash mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Curtis and Dash boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.