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Pruitt

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Pronounced PROO-it /ˈpru.ɪt/High

Meaning: From the English surname Pruitt/Prewitt — from Old French preux, 'brave, valiant', plus a diminutive — 'a brave/proud little one'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Brave; a proud little one: Pruitt is an English surname — 'a brave little one'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowEnglish, French

MeaningFrom the English surname Pruitt/Prewitt — from Old French preux, 'brave, valiant', plus a diminutive — 'a brave/proud little one'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girls

U.S. rank (2025)#9945 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 62

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 the English surname Pruitt/Prewitt — from Old French preux, 'brave, valiant, gallant', plus a diminutive — 'a brave or proud little one'. A crisp, modern surname-name, predominantly boys', used here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Pru).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-brave-little-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Pruitt means 'a brave or proud little one' (Old French preux, 'brave, valiant', plus a diminutive) — a crisp surname-name, predominantly boys', here for girls (said 'PROO-it').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Pruitt — surname etymology

Variations

PrewittPruettPruet

Nicknames

Pru

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pruitt mean?

Pruitt is an English surname, 'a brave/proud little one' (from Old French 'brave').

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 used for both sexes (predominantly boys'); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Pruitt?

Pruitt is rare for girls in the U.S.