Fletcher
Meaning
"arrow maker"
Origin: Old French via Middle English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #565
- Total SSA Count
- 523
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Fletch
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"arrow maker"
Origin: Old French via Middle English
"ancient, enduring"
Origin: Old Irish
Kian is more popular, ranked #417 vs #565 for Fletcher.
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Kian is more popular, ranked #417 compared to Fletcher at #565 in the United States.
Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin). Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).
Fletcher is primarily a boy name. Kian is primarily a boy name.