Adair vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adair

Boy #2,379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak tree ford"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch European

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Adair Rank #2,379

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2379 for Adair.

Is Adair or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Adair at #2379 in the United States.

What do Adair and Lex mean?

Adair means "oak tree ford" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Adair and Lex boy or girl names?

Adair is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.