Fitz
f(i)-tz
US Popularity:6933
Origin:French
Meaning:son of
Much like Mac, Fitz is a name meaning "son of." With French and Norman origins, it comes from the word fils, meaning "son," which came from the Latin word filius. You'll often see this name used as a prefix for English and Anglicized last names like Fitzgerald or Fitzpatrick, but it's just as capable of standing on its own. These can also be used as first names, like Pride and Prejudice's Fitzwilliam Darcy, making Fitz a snappy nickname. If you decide to use one of your own names for baby's middle name, Fitz will prove to be extra fitting.
How Popular Is The Name Fitz?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Fitz is currently #2822 on The Bump
Boy:Fitz is currently #1581 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Fitz is currently #6933 in U.S. births
Boy:Fitz is currently #3231 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3231
in 2023
- 707
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 402
Behind the Name, Fitz, June 2019
Online Etymology Dictionary, fitz (n.), September 2017
Britannica, Fitzwilliam Darcy, fictional character, December 2023
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