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Fletcher
BoyEnglish, French· “arrow maker”
- Meaning
- arrow maker
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- FLECH-er
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #547
- US babies 2025
- 549
- Best rank
- #266 (1892)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Fletcher
Fletcher is an English and French name that means “arrow maker”.
Fletcher is an English occupational surname for a maker of arrows, from the Old French flechier, derived from fleche, meaning "arrow." In medieval England arrow makers were essential craftsmen, and the surname became common as a result. The name is linked to Fletcher Christian, who led the mutiny on the Bounty. As a first name Fletcher has a crisp, energetic sound and a slightly preppy, literary charm. It fits in well with other occupational names like Archer and Cooper, and Fletch is a friendly nickname.
Popularity over time
Fletcher has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 115 different years. Its best national rank was #266 in 1892, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 549 were named Fletcher. In 2025, 549 babies were named Fletcher, and it ranked #547 nationally. That is 42% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #554 in 1920, #628 in 1950, #1,190 in 1980, #1,072 in 2000, #883 in 2010, and #547 in 2025. Of the 17,419 US boys named Fletcher since records began, 20% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,738 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Augustine, Ozzy, Eliseo, Emir, and Cal.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Fletcher ranked highest in Alaska, Arkansas, and South Dakota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | #120 | 7 |
| Arkansas | #170 | 22 |
| South Dakota | #202 | 7 |
| West Virginia | #208 | 9 |
| Missouri | #241 | 30 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Fletcher over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Fletcher is usually pronounced FLECH-er, with two syllables. It has eight letters, starts with F and ends in “-er”.
Middle names for Fletcher
A few middle names that flow with Fletcher: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Fletcher
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fletcher mean?
Fletcher is an English and French name that means “arrow maker”.
What is the origin of the name Fletcher?
Fletcher has English and French roots. Fletcher is an English occupational surname for a maker of arrows, from the Old French flechier, derived from fleche, meaning "arrow." In medieval England arrow makers were essential craftsmen, and the surname became common as a result.
Is Fletcher a popular name?
Yes. Fletcher ranked #547 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Fletcher a boy or girl name?
Fletcher is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Fletcher over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Fletcher?
Fletcher is usually pronounced FLECH-er. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings