Curtis vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curtis

Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#929
Total SSA Count
249
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Curt

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Popularity Comparison

Curtis Rank #929
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #929 for Curtis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Curtis ___

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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Curtis

Dennis Gary Karen Tammy Brian

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curtis or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Noah mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Curtis and Noah boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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