Fritz vs Erwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fritz

Boy #2,536 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German fridu + rih

German Austrian Dutch American

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Boy #2,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army friend, honorable companion"

Origin: Old High German

German Dutch English Scandinavian

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Fritz Rank #2,536

Erwin Rank #2,429

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

Is Fritz or Erwin more popular?

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

What do Fritz and Erwin mean?

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

Are Fritz and Erwin boy or girl names?

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