Curtis vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curtis

Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Curtis Rank #929

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #929 for Curtis.

Is Curtis or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Nelson mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Curtis and Nelson boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.