Curtis vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curtis

Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Curtis Rank #929

Zen Rank #959

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Curtis or Zen more popular?

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Zen mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Curtis and Zen boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.