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Fitzwilliam

♂ Boy

Pronounced fits-WIL-yum /fɪtsˈwɪl.jəm/Medium

Meaning: Fitzwilliam is an English surname meaning 'son of William' (Norman-French fitz, 'son of' + William, 'resolute protector'). Famous as Mr. Darcy's first name in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.Medium

In 30 seconds: A grand surname-name: Fitzwilliam means 'son of William' (said 'fits-WIL-yum'). Stately, literary, and distinctive.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFitzwilliam is an English surname meaning 'son of William' (Norman-French fitz, 'son of' + William, 'resolute protector'). Famous as Mr. Darcy's first name in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
U.S. rank (2025)#12636 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020142025

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

Fitzwilliam is an English surname, 'son of William' (Norman-French fitz, 'son of' + William, 'resolute protector'). Best known as Mr. Darcy's given name in Austen's Pride and Prejudice, it reads as stately and literary (said 'fits-WIL-yum').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, stately, and literary.

Did you know? Fitzwilliam means 'son of William' (from Norman-French fitz, 'son of') — and it's the first name of Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, giving it a literary, gentlemanly air (said 'fits-WIL-yum').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Fitzwilliam — English surname 'son of William'; Austen's Darcy

Variations

WilliamFitzFitzgerald

Nicknames

FitzWill

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fitzwilliam mean?

Fitzwilliam is an English surname meaning 'son of William' ('resolute protector').

How do you pronounce Fitzwilliam?

It's said fits-WIL-yum /fɪtsˈwɪl.jəm/ — three syllables, stress on 'WIL.'

Is Fitzwilliam a boy or girl name?

Fitzwilliam is a boy's name, as in Austen's Mr. Darcy.

How popular is Fitzwilliam?

Fitzwilliam is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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