Curtis vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curtis

Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Curtis Rank #929

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #929 for Curtis.

Is Curtis or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Van mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Curtis and Van boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.