Fitzgerald vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Fitzgerald Rank #2,235
Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2235 for Fitzgerald.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fitzgerald ___

  • Fitzgerald James
  • Fitzgerald Joseph
  • Fitzgerald Patrick
  • Fitzgerald Cole
  • Fitzgerald Reid
  • Fitzgerald William

Lex ___

  • Lex James
  • Lex Cole
  • Lex Reed
  • Lex Ryan
  • Lex Nathan
  • Lex Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Fitzgerald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fitzgerald or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Fitzgerald at #2235 in the United States.

What do Fitzgerald and Lex mean?

Fitzgerald means "son of Gerald" (Anglo-Norman/Irish origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Fitzgerald and Lex boy or girl names?

Fitzgerald is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.

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