Cortez

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A variation of Curtis. Historically known for Hernando Cortez, the 16th century Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztec civilization of Mexico. Popular among Hispanic families. The name hit its height in popularity in 1990.

Popularity: Ranked #940 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Male
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Alternative Spellings: Cortes +; + Add an Alternative
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Famous Cortezs: Jose Cortez (football player); + Add a Famous Cortez
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