Cortez Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cortez Name at a Glance

Name	Cortez
Meaning	Courteous. Variant of Curtis. The Spanish explorer and adventurer Cortez conquered the Aztec civilization of Mexico with only a small expeditionary force.
Origin	Spanish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cortez Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cortez means “Courteous. Variant of Curtis. The Spanish explorer and adventurer Cortez conquered the Aztec civilization of Mexico with only a small expeditionary force”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cortez Name Origin

Our database records Cortez under Spanish origin. Browse more Spanish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cortez a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cortez is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cortez

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