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Fitz

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Pronounced FIHTS /ˈfΙͺts/Medium

Meaning: son ofMedium

In 30 seconds: Fitz is an Anglo-Norman boy's name meaning 'son of', drawn from the prefix once used in family names.
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Origin MediumAnglo-Norman
Meaningson of
U.S. rank (2024)#2479 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births55 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 689

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202019142024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Fitz comes from Anglo-Norman, where the element 'fitz' meant 'son of' and appeared in surnames brought to Britain after the Norman Conquest. As a standalone first name it lifts that old patronymic word into something short and modern.

On its own it is brisk and punchy, a single closed syllable that reads as both vintage and fresh. It also works neatly as a nickname for longer Fitz- surnames repurposed as given names.

Did you know? Fitz likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fitz mean?

Fitz is usually explained as meaning 'son of' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Fitz?

It's commonly said FIHTS /ˈfΙͺts/.

Is Fitz a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Fitz is used as a boy name.

How popular is Fitz?

In 2024, Fitz ranked #2479 in the U.S. for boys, with 55 births recorded.