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Ferry vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,214
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ferry Rank #32,658
Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Lex mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Ferry and Lex boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.

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