Curtice vs Marlys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curtice

Boy #38,982 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Courteous, polite, of the court"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,982
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Curt

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Curtice Rank #38,982
Marlys Rank #39,128

Curtice is more popular, ranked #38982 vs #39128 for Marlys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Curtice ___

  • Curtice James
  • Curtice Lee
  • Curtice Wayne
  • Curtice Allen

Marlys ___

  • Marlys James
  • Marlys Eugene
  • Marlys Lee
  • Marlys Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Curtice

Clayton Clifton Carroll Clyde

If you choose Marlys

Darlis Karlis Mervis Norris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curtice or Marlys more popular?

Curtice is more popular, ranked #38982 compared to Marlys at #39128 in the United States.

What do Curtice and Marlys mean?

Curtice means "Courteous, polite, of the court" (Old French origin). Marlys means "Famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Curtice and Marlys boy or girl names?

Curtice is primarily a boy name. Marlys is primarily a boy name.

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