Cortez

Cortez is a Spanish surname that is derived from the name of the famous Spanish conquistador, Hernán Cortés. It is often used as a given name, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries and communities.

Hernán Cortés was a 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in what is now Mexico. His surname, Cortés, is believed to have originated from the Spanish word 'corte,' meaning 'court.'

As a given name, Cortez is associated with a sense of adventure, exploration, and conquest. It has a strong masculine quality and may be seen as a tribute to the historical figure Hernán Cortés or as a nod to Spanish heritage.

While the name Cortez is primarily used for boys, it can also be considered a unisex name in some contexts, reflecting the growing trend of using surnames as gender-neutral given names.