Fairchild - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Fairchild \fa(i)-rchi-ld, fair-child\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "fair-haired child".

Baby names that sound like Fairchild are Fearghall and Virgil.

Fairchild is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Fairchild. Click here to compare Fairchild with related baby names.