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Fitzroy

♂ Boy

Pronounced FITS-roy /ˈfɪts.rɔɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Norman French Fitzroy, 'son of the king' (fitz, 'son of,' + roi, 'king') — historically given to royal sons. A distinguished heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: A distinguished Norman name: Fitzroy means 'son of the king' (said 'FITS-roy'). Regal and rare.
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Origin MediumNorman, English
MeaningFrom the Norman French Fitzroy, 'son of the king' (fitz, 'son of,' + roi, 'king') — historically given to royal sons. A distinguished heritage name.
U.S. rank (2022)#12961 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 184

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919642022

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fitzroy is Norman French, 'son of the king,' once given to royal sons and now a surname and given name. Distinguished and regal, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'FITS-roy').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, regal, and distinguished.

Did you know? Fitzroy comes from the Norman French for 'son of the king' (fitz, 'son of,' + roi, 'king') — historically a name for royal sons — a distinguished, regal heritage name (said 'FITS-roy').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Fitzroy — Norman French 'son of the king'

Variations

FitzroiFitzFitzray

Nicknames

FitzRoy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fitzroy mean?

Fitzroy is from the Norman French for 'son of the king' (fitz, 'son of,' + roi, 'king').

How do you pronounce Fitzroy?

It's said FITS-roy /ˈfɪts.rɔɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fitzroy a boy or girl name?

Fitzroy is a boy's name.

How popular is Fitzroy?

Fitzroy is a rare name in the U.S.

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