Boy Name
Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Fitzgerald? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Fitzhugh.
Fitzgerald meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Fitzgerald has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Fitzgerald as F·I·T·Z·G·E·R·A·L·D, with 10 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Fitzgerald is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Fitzgerald variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Fitzgeralda, Fitzgeralde, Fitzgeraldy, Fitzgeral.
- Nicknames: Fitzg and F.
- Middle names: Pair Fitzgerald with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Fitzgerald middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Fitzhugh, Filiberto, Fielding, Filbert, Fidencio — full picks on the sibling names for Fitzgerald guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Fitzgerald? Browse our names like Fitzgerald guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Fitzgerald
What does the name Fitzgerald mean?
Fitzgerald has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Fitzgerald?
The exact origin of Fitzgerald is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Fitzgerald?
Fitzgerald has 10 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Fitzgerald a boy's or girl's name?
Fitzgerald is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Fitzgerald in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Fitzgerald sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Fitzgerald?
Names that share Fitzgerald's sound and style include Fitzhugh, Filiberto, Fielding, Filbert, Fidencio.
What middle names pair well with Fitzgerald?
Good middle-name fits for Fitzgerald pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Fitzgerald is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Fitzgerald is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Fitzgerald?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Fitzgerald share its rhythm without rhyming — Fitzhugh, Filiberto, Fielding all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.