Fitzgerald vs Saylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fitzgerald

Boy #2,235 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Gerald"

Origin: Anglo-Norman/Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,235
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fitz, Gerald, Gerry

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fitzgerald Rank #2,235
Saylor Rank #231

Saylor is more popular, ranked #231 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

Saylor ___

  • Saylor Grace
  • Saylor Rose
  • Saylor Jane
  • Saylor Mae
  • Saylor Quinn
  • Saylor Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fitzgerald

Sullivan Kennedy Callahan Riordan Greer

If you choose Saylor

Harper Parker Sloane River Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fitzgerald or Saylor more popular?

Saylor is more popular, ranked #231 compared to Fitzgerald at #2235 in the United States.

What do Fitzgerald and Saylor mean?

Fitzgerald means "son of Gerald" (Anglo-Norman/Irish origin). Saylor means "sailor, one who sails" (English origin).

Are Fitzgerald and Saylor boy or girl names?

Fitzgerald is primarily a boy name. Saylor is primarily a girl name.

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