Athan vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Athan

Boy #2,333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, deathless"

Origin: Greek

Greek 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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Athan Rank #2,333

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2333 for Athan.

Is Athan or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Athan at #2333 in the United States.

What do Athan and Lex mean?

Athan means "immortal, deathless" (Greek origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Athan and Lex boy or girl names?

Athan is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.