Fletcher
Fletcher: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflɛt͡ʃɚ/
Meaning and origin of Fletcher
Root meaning: “arrow-maker”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
English occupational surname from the noun fletcher (“arrow-maker”). Sometimes confused with Flesher.
How popular is Fletcher?
Since 1880, 225 girls and 17,419 boys in the U.S. have been named Fletcher (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1941 in 1913. Its highest rank for boys was #266 in 1892. In 2025 it ranked #547 for boys, with 561 babies given the name.
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Fletcher FAQ
What does the name Fletcher mean?
Fletcher traces back to a root meaning "arrow-maker". A male given name transferred from the surname. English occupational surname from the noun fletcher (“arrow-maker”). Sometimes confused with Flesher.
What is the origin of the name Fletcher?
Fletcher is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Fletcher?
Since 1880, 225 girls and 17,419 boys in the U.S. have been named Fletcher (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1941 in 1913. Its highest rank for boys was #266 in 1892. In 2025 it ranked #547 for boys, with 561 babies given the name.
Is Fletcher a boy or girl name?
Fletcher is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 225 girls and 17,419 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.