Fitzgerald - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Fitzgerald \f(i)-tz-gerald, fit-zge-rald\ is of Old French and Old German origin, and its meaning is "son of the spear-ruler". Middle name of John F. Kennedy, and the last name of his grandfather, who was known as "Honey Fitz".

For more information, see also the related name Fitz.

Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald. Click here to compare Fitzgerald with related baby names.