Fraser \f-ra-ser\ as a boy's name is pronounced FRAY-zer. It is of Scottish and Norman French origin, and the meaning of Fraser is "of the forest men". Also possibly Old English for "curly hair", or an old French place name. Probably not related to the French "fraise", meaning "strawberry". One of the major clans of Scotland. Frasier (FRAY-zher) is notable today due to the popular TV comedy series.

Fraser has 4 variant forms: Fraser, Frasier, Frazer and Frazier.