Fulton vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fulton

Boy #2,072 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement by a bird-trap"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,072
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fult, Tony

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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

Fulton Rank #2,072
Lex Rank #2,214

Fulton is more popular, ranked #2072 vs #2214 for Lex.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fulton ___

  • Fulton James
  • Fulton Lee
  • Fulton William
  • Fulton Grant
  • Fulton Reid
  • Fulton Charles

Lex ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Fulton

Colton Weston Clayton Piper Hadley

If you choose Lex

Max Rex Zoe Nora Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fulton or Lex more popular?

Fulton is more popular, ranked #2072 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Fulton and Lex mean?

Fulton means "settlement by a bird-trap" (Old English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Fulton and Lex boy or girl names?

Fulton is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.

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