Curtis vs Ty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curtis

Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

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Curtis Rank #929

Ty Rank #858

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 vs #929 for Curtis.

Is Curtis or Ty more popular?

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Ty mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin).

Are Curtis and Ty boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Ty is primarily a boy name.