Fletcher
Fletcher is a boys' name of English origin meaning “arrow maker.” It ranked #547 in the United States in 2025. Fletcher is an occupational name for someone who made arrows, from the Old French 'fleche' (arrow).
how do you pronounce Fletcher?
FLETCH-er
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what does Fletcher mean?
The name Fletcher means “arrow maker.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Fletcher is an occupational name for someone who made arrows, from the Old French 'fleche' (arrow). It has the sturdy artisan quality that makes occupational surnames appealing as first names. The name projects competence and craftsmanship, with the casual nickname Fletch adding approachability.
where does the name Fletcher come from?
Wiktionary confirms Fletcher as an English occupational surname meaning arrow-maker, matching the meaning given elsewhere; it adds that the surname is sometimes confused with the separate surname Flesher.
the history of Fletcher
Nothing further about its history as a first name, including its use as a nickname (Fletch) or its adoption from surname to given name, is recorded in the source retrieved here.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #547 |
| 2024 | #564 |
| 2023 | #630 |
| 2022 | #674 |
| 2021 | #657 |
| 2020 | #654 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Fletcher?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Fletcher?
- Fletcher Christian (leader of the mutiny on the HMS Bounty)
- Jessica Fletcher (fictional character from Murder, She Wrote)
what names are similar to Fletcher?
what names go well with Fletcher?
Sibling names that share Fletcher's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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