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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Courteous
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- kor-TEZ
Cortez is a boy's name from Spanish, with a meaning of 'courteous.' It's said kor-TEZ, and it has a worldly, well-traveled feel to it — a good fit if you're drawn to names that carry a sense of the wider world. Simple to say, with a clear meaning behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Cortez
Meaning: Courteous.
Origin: Spanish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cortez
kor-TEZIPA /kɔːrˈtɛz/
Popularity of Cortez
Cortez hit its high point in 1990, when it ranked #532 with 346 babies given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #1993, with just 77 babies.
Names Like Cortez
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FAQ
What does the name Cortez mean?
Courteous. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cortez?
Cortez is pronounced kor-TEZ (IPA: /kɔːrˈtɛz/).
Is Cortez a popular name right now?
Cortez peaked at #532 in 1990 and is ranked #1993 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)
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