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Frazier
Pronounced FRAY-zhər /ˈfreɪ.ʒər/High
Meaning: From the Scottish surname Fraser/Frazier — origin uncertain, possibly linked to French fraise, 'strawberry', or 'forest men'; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Frazier comes from the Scottish surname Fraser/Frazier — of uncertain origin, possibly from a Norman-French name later linked by folk etymology to fraise, 'strawberry' (which Clan Fraser adopted on its coat of arms), or read as 'forest men' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, sporty surname-name (the boxer Joe Frazier; the TV character Frasier Crane; nickname Fraz).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-uncertain-origin, and sporty.
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What does the name Frazier mean?
Frazier is a Scottish clan surname (Fraser), of uncertain origin, possibly linked to 'strawberry'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Frazier?
It's said FRAY-zhər /ˈfreɪ.ʒər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Frazier a boy or girl name?
Frazier is a boy's name.
How popular is Frazier?
Frazier is a rare name in the U.S.