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By Sophie Kihm · Oct 2026

Pruitt

OriginEnglish
Meaning"brave one"
Also a boy's nameShow me Pruitt as a boy's name

About Pruitt

An on-trend tailored, gender neutral surname name with a strong meaning that gets you to chic nickname Prue — the best of both worlds!

Pronounced PROO-it.

As of October 2026, Pruitt ranked #9945 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6088 in 2024.

Editor's take: The name Pruitt is a girl's name meaning "brave one".

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Girls Names That Start With P

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