What does the name Kurt mean?

The name Kurt means "Brave counsel".

What is the origin of the name Kurt?

Kurt is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 71 babies were named Kurt in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Kurt is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 71 ↘

All-Time Total: 85,764

Peak Year: 1964

Kurt is a Germanic name derived from the Old High German word "kurt," meaning "courageous" or "bold."

Boy names closely related to Kurt

Dimitri Aydin Jaydin Frank Luca Dominick Zayn Ryan

Girl names closely related to Kurt

Devin Seraphina Gia Hailie Gina Renee Theresa Amanda

Names with similar meaning to Kurt

Conrad Curt

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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