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Pruitt

♂ Boy

Pronounced PROO-it /ˈpru.ɪt/High

Meaning: From an English surname of French origin — from preux, 'brave; valiant; gallant' (hence 'the little brave/proud one'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Brave; valiant; the little proud one: Pruitt is an English/French surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowFrench, English
MeaningFrom an English surname of French origin — from preux, 'brave; valiant; gallant' (hence 'the little brave/proud one'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8086 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 140

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319192025

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

Pruitt comes from an English surname of French origin — from preux, 'brave; valiant; gallant' (hence 'the little brave/proud one'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'PROO-it'; nickname Pru).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style name. Rare, brave-and-valiant at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Pruitt comes from an English surname of French origin — from preux, 'brave; valiant; gallant' (hence 'the little brave/proud one') — a crisp, modern surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'PROO-it').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Pruitt — surname; routes layered

Variations

PruettPrewittPruit

Nicknames

Pru

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pruitt mean?

Pruitt is an English surname of French origin — from preux, 'brave; valiant' (hence 'the little brave/proud one'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Pruitt?

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

Is Pruitt a boy or girl name?

Pruitt is a boy's name.

How popular is Pruitt?

Pruitt is a rare name in the U.S.

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