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Hewitt

♂ Boy

Pronounced HYOO-it /ˈhju.ɪt/High

Meaning: From a surname, 'little Hugh' — a diminutive of Hugh, Germanic hug, 'heart, mind, spirit'Medium

In 30 seconds: Little Hugh, with vintage polish: Hewitt is the surname 'little Hugh' — heart, mind, and spirit. Dapper, distinguished, and crisp.
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Origin MediumEnglish, German
MeaningFrom a surname, 'little Hugh' — a diminutive of Hugh, Germanic hug, 'heart, mind, spirit'
U.S. rank (2025)#4077 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 981

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419072025

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

Hewitt comes from a medieval surname meaning 'little Hugh' — a diminutive of Hugh, from Germanic hug, 'heart, mind, spirit'. A polished surname-name, it carries intelligence and warmth.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, little-Hugh at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Hewitt means 'little Hugh' — and Hugh, from Germanic hug, means 'heart, mind, spirit'; the surname has a refined, old-world charm.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Hewitt — root etymology

Variations

HewettHewitHuitt

Nicknames

Hew

Famous Bearers

  • ★Hewitt Anderson Anthony (1924-2014)
    First Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda after the country's independence
  • ★Hewitt Johnson (1874-1966)
    British Anglican clergyman and Dean of Canterbury known as the Red Dean for his pro-Soviet views

If you like Hewitt…

Hugh— the name it diminishes
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Emmett— a companion -ett surname-name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hewitt mean?

Hewitt is a surname meaning 'little Hugh' — Hugh from Germanic 'heart, mind, spirit'.

How do you pronounce Hewitt?

It's said HYOO-it /ˈhju.ɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hewitt a boy or girl name?

Hewitt is a boy's name.

How popular is Hewitt?

Hewitt is a rare name in the U.S.

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