Hewitt
he-witt,
hewi-tt
US Popularity:11144
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Descendent of Hugh; Cutting; One who lives near the wood clearing
Of French and Irish origin, the masculine name Hewitt has somewhat of a vintage feel and leaves room for sweet nicknames such as Hugh or Hughie. While Hewitt is a given name, it stems from the Old French surname Hewett and means “descendent of Hugh,” making for a meaningful moniker to honor someone called Hugh in baby’s life. It is also a place name, meaning “cutting” or “one who lives near the wood clearing,” and refers to a newly made clearing in a woodland area or a place where trees have been cut down.
Famous People Named Hewitt
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- Jennifer Love HewittActress
Hewitt Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Hewitt is currently #11144 in U.S. births
Boy:Hewitt is currently #4096 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#11144
in 2022
- 164
from 2021
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