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Aj vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aj

Boy #2,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"initial-name, typically Andrew James or Anthony John"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,341
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Aj Rank #2,341
Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2341 for Aj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aj or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Aj at #2341 in the United States.

What do Aj and Lex mean?

Aj means "initial-name, typically Andrew James or Anthony John" (English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Aj and Lex boy or girl names?

Aj is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.

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