Ferrin vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Ferrin Rank #20,697

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Ferrin or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and Lex mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Ferrin and Lex boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.