Is Fernandez a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Fernandez is commonly used as a Boy name.

How do you pronounce Fernandez?

fer-NAHN-dez · IPA: /fɛrˈnandez/

Fernandez Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationfer-NAHN-dez / fɛrˈnandez

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Son of Fernando

Historical & Cultural Background

Fernandez is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Fernando, which means 'brave traveler' in Gothic. It is common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. The name has historical significance, often associated with nobility and lineage. Variants of the name can be found throughout Latin America and Spain.

Trend Summary

The name Fernandez has seen consistent use as a surname in Spanish-speaking countries.

Variants

Fernandes
Fernand
Fernando

International Variants

Fernando (Spanish)
Ferdinand (German)
Fernand (French)

Famous people named Fernandez

Fernandez de Lizardi was a Mexican writer and journalist, recognized as one of the first novelists in Mexico.

Fictional characters named Fernandez

Fernandez is a character in the video game 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses,' known for his noble lineage and combat skills.

Sibling Suggestions

Fernando Felipe Francisco Fabian Feliciano Fidel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Fernandez was first seen in the United States in 1928. Fernandez has ranked as high as #1212 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Fernandez has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Fernandez

No state data available for this year.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1928	7
1932	5
1954	9
1955	5
1957	9
1958	7
1960	11
1961	11
1962	10
1963	9
1964	7
1966	5
1967	9
1969	8
1970	5
1971	6
1972	8
1973	12
1974	10
1975	7
1976	7
1977	12
1978	8
1979	10
1980	10
1981	12
1982	7
1983	7
1984	9
1985	11
1986	10
1987	7
1988	9
1989	8
1990	15
1991	9
1992	14
1993	13
1994	12
1995	6
1999	5
2000	5
2003	6
2005	7
2007	6
2017	5
2020	5