Fraser - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Fraser \f-ra-ser\ is pronounced FRAY-zer. It is of Scottish and Norman French origin, and its meaning is "of the forest men". Also possibly Old English for "curly hair", or an old French place name. Probably not related to the French "fraise", meaning "strawberry". One of the major clans of Scotland. Frasier (FRAY-zher) is notable today due to the popular TV comedy series.

Fraser has 4 variant forms: Fraser, Frasier, Frazer and Frazier.

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