Kurt

Kurt: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “brave counsel”
Origin: Germanic
Say it: KURT · 1 syllable
Used for: Boys

German and Scandinavian form of Conrad/Konrad, from Germanic elements meaning 'bold, brave' and 'counsel.' It is also used independently as a traditional given name.

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How popular is Kurt?

202421.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Kurt in 202471

2024 rank#2,096 boys

Peak year1966

Total US babies since 188085,998

Kurt is steady now but far below its 1966 peak.

Names like Kurt

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Conradbrave counsel · Germanic
Williamresolute protector · Germanic
Henryhome ruler · Germanic
Charlesfree man · Germanic
Milessoldier or merciful · Germanic
Robertbright fame · Germanic
Milogracious; dear · Germanic
Luisfamous warrior · Germanic

Kurt questions

What does the name Kurt mean?

Kurt means "brave counsel". It comes from Germanic. German and Scandinavian form of Conrad/Konrad, from Germanic elements meaning 'bold, brave' and 'counsel.' It is also used independently as a traditional given name.

Is Kurt a boy or girl name?

Kurt is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Kurt?

71 US babies were named Kurt in 2024. Its peak year was 1966.

How do you pronounce Kurt?

Kurt is usually pronounced KURT.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.