Erwin vs Fritz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erwin

Boy #2,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army friend, honorable companion"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #2,536 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German fridu + rih

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Erwin Rank #2,429

Fritz Rank #2,536

Erwin is more popular, ranked #2429 vs #2536 for Fritz.

Is Erwin or Fritz more popular?

Erwin is more popular, ranked #2429 compared to Fritz at #2536 in the United States.

What do Erwin and Fritz mean?

Erwin means "army friend, honorable companion" (Old High German origin). Fritz means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German fridu + rih origin).

Are Erwin and Fritz boy or girl names?

Erwin is primarily a boy name. Fritz is primarily a boy name.