Arden vs Curtis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#946
Total SSA Count
242
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ard, Den

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arden Rank #946
Curtis Rank #929

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 vs #946 for Arden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arden ___

  • Arden James
  • Arden Cole
  • Arden Lee
  • Arden Thomas
  • Arden Finn
  • Arden Grey

Curtis ___

  • Curtis James
  • Curtis Lee
  • Curtis Wayne
  • Curtis Alan
  • Curtis Ray
  • Curtis Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arden or Curtis more popular?

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Arden and Curtis mean?

Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin). Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin).

Are Arden and Curtis boy or girl names?

Arden is primarily a boy name. Curtis is primarily a boy name.

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