Fitzgerald vs Elder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fitzgerald

Boy #2,235 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Gerald"

Origin: Anglo-Norman/Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Fitzgerald Rank #2,235

Elder Rank #2,412

Fitzgerald is more popular, ranked #2235 vs #2412 for Elder.

Is Fitzgerald or Elder more popular?

Fitzgerald is more popular, ranked #2235 compared to Elder at #2412 in the United States.

What do Fitzgerald and Elder mean?

Fitzgerald means "son of Gerald" (Anglo-Norman/Irish origin). Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin).

Are Fitzgerald and Elder boy or girl names?

Fitzgerald is primarily a boy name. Elder is primarily a boy name.