MeaningDescendant of Hugh; one who lives near the wood clearing
OriginEnglish / Scottish
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#4970
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Origin & history of Hewitt
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English / Scottish roots
Hewitt comes from the English / Scottish tradition, meaning Descendant of Hugh; one who lives near the wood clearing.
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How popular is Hewitt?
2024peak year
Today, Hewitt is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #4970), with only about 20 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2024, 27 babies were given the name (ranked #4004 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1920s. Hewitt's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 955 babies have been registered as Hewitt since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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