Fritz vs Herbert

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 #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

English German French American

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Fritz Rank #2,536

Herbert Rank #2,474

Herbert is more popular, ranked #2474 vs #2536 for Fritz.

Is Fritz or Herbert more popular?

Herbert is more popular, ranked #2474 compared to Fritz at #2536 in the United States.

What do Fritz and Herbert mean?

Fritz means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German fridu + rih origin). Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Fritz and Herbert boy or girl names?

Fritz is primarily a boy name. Herbert is primarily a boy name.