The baby name Fritz is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /frɪts/ (FRITS).
Fritz is German in Origin.
The baby name Fritz is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /frɪts/ (FRITS).
Fritz is German in Origin.
Fritz is the German short form of Friedrich, from Old High German fridu "peace" and rihhi "ruler," yielding the meaning "peaceful ruler." Used as both nickname and standalone given name across German-speaking regions since the 18th century, it parallels English Frederick, Dutch Frits, Scandinavian Fredrik, Italian/Spanish Federico, and Polish Fryderyk. Diminutives include Fritzi (also used for Friederike) and Fritzl; related pet forms are Fiete and Friedl.
The name carried wide popularity in Central Europe and appeared in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where it later read as a brisk, vintage choice. Wartime slang once made "Fritz" a generic term for a German soldier, but contemporary use focuses on its lively, old-world charm. Notable bearers include director Fritz Lang, chemist Fritz Haber, violinist Fritz Kreisler, and author Fritz Leiber, reinforcing the name's artistic and scientific associations.
| Walter Mondale Fritz Mondale was best known as the 42nd vice president of the United States, serving under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981. A Democrat from Minnesota, he also served in the U.S. Senate from 1964 to 1976 and later became his party’s presidential nominee in 1984. | Fritz Sauckel Fritz Sauckel was a German politician who played a significant role during World War II as the General Plenipotentiary for Labor Deployment, responsible for the forced labor program that exploited millions of people in Nazi-occupied territories. He was later convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the Nuremberg Trials. | Fritz Wepper Fritz Wepper is a German actor best known for his role as Harry Klein in the long-running TV series 'Derrick'. Born in 1941, he also starred in the popular series 'Um Himmels Willen'. |
| Fritz Feld Fritz Feld was a German-American actor best known for his comedic roles in classic films. He appeared in movies like 'Bringing Up Baby' and 'Hello, Dolly!', often playing eccentric or pompous characters. His signature gesture, a finger snap to the mouth, became a memorable part of his performances. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 423 |
| HT | Boys | 0 | #23 | 12 | 903 |
| NA | 0 | #29 | 5 | 2,537 | |
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| CM | 0 | #54 | 3 | 2,592 | |
| LU | 0 | #65 | 2 | 2,830 | |
| SI | 0 | #80 | 1 | 1,612 | |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| JM | 0 | #90 | 4 | 3,714 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #92 | 1,007 | 2,180 |
| QA | 0 | #101 | 6 | 7,011 | |
| PH | 0 | #102 | 9 | 5,607 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| Norway | Boys | 2023 | #132 | 4 | 460 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #133 | 5 | 1,769 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #133 | 3 | 4,130 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #146 | 92 | 6,830 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Austria | 0 | #167 | 47 | 850 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #170 | 5 | 3,954 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #178 | 5 | 1,509 |
| AE | 0 | #182 | 6 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #201 | 18 | 4,970 |
| DK | 0 | #202 | 5 | 5,198 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #209 | 3 | 3,402 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #217 | 1,996 | 5,697 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #233 | 2 | 5,842 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #249 | 8 | 7,111 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #257 | 3 | 3,997 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #263 | 10 | 6,876 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #272 | 2 | 6,912 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #286 | 40 | 7,401 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #300 | 6 | 6,530 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| Canada | Boys | 2023 | #305 | 5 | 2,601 |
| SA | 0 | #305 | 8 | 10,560 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #311 | 73 | 11,440 |
| PE | 0 | #322 | 8 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #323 | 23 | 8,138 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #327 | 5 | 9,639 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #336 | 5 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #338 | 6 | 15,378 |
| Germany | 0 | #345 | 95 | 2,542 | |
| HK | 0 | #354 | 4 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #362 | 8 | 8,477 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #363 | 28 | 13,098 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #373 | 9 | 7,951 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #380 | 186 | 12,054 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #385 | 3 | 2,865 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| ZA | 0 | #397 | 51 | 14,421 | |
| BO | 0 | #406 | 3 | 6,868 | |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #411 | 10 | 1,885 |
| CL | 0 | #430 | 5 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #474 | 14 | 10,188 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #479 | 5 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #496 | 4 | 7,625 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #498 | 30 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #500 | 16 | 19,177 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #500 | 6 | 9,305 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #523 | 4 | 12,621 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #549 | 118 | 13,390 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #554 | 7 | 11,671 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #559 | 7 | 10,162 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| BH | 0 | #581 | 7 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #581 | 12 | 9,244 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #623 | 3 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #624 | 9 | 18,916 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #646 | 37 | 3,552 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #676 | 207 | 14,506 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #679 | 19 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #691 | 17 | 18,093 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #713 | 39 | 12,213 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #787 | 427 | 25,619 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #801 | 6 | 18,755 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #809 | 30 | 4,949 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #840 | 53 | 7,044 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #854 | 98 | 5,873 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #901 | 20 | 15,656 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #904 | 27 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #910 | 9 | 17,948 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #911 | 5 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #916 | 20 | 25,931 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #958 | 25 | 16,355 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #994 | 8 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,049 | 44 | 22,615 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,091 | 21 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,192 | 8 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,229 | 8 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,331 | 141 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,538 | 77 | 28,008 |
Fritz is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:
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