What origin is the name Fritz?

Fritz comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Fritz a popular name?

Fritz is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Fritz?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Fritz — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Fritz

Q: Is Fritz a rare name?

Yes. Fritz does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Fritz

Fritz

Boy

german

1 syllable

Fritz is a german boy's name meaning "A German name serving as a contraction of Frederick. It carries the meaning of a peaceful ruler or someone who brings harmony.".

The meaning of Fritz is "A German name serving as a contraction of Frederick. It carries the meaning of a peaceful ruler or someone who brings harmony." — a boy name of german origin. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A German name serving as a contraction of Frederick. It carries the meaning of a peaceful ruler or someone who brings harmony.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Fritz

Very rare in US records

What does Fritz mean?

Fritz is a boy name of german origin meaning "A German name serving as a contraction of Frederick. It carries the meaning of a peaceful ruler or someone who brings harmony.".

Is Fritz a rare name?

Yes. Fritz does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Fritz

Emma Amelia Adeline Lena Heidi Hanna

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Names with a similar meaning to Fritz

Fritz means "A German name serving as a contraction of Frederick. It carries the meaning of a peaceful ruler or someone who brings harmony." — these names share that spirit.