Blair vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blair

Boy #2,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battlefield (poetic extension)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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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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Blair Rank #2,167

Lex Rank #2,214

Blair is more popular, ranked #2167 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Blair or Lex more popular?

Blair is more popular, ranked #2167 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Blair and Lex mean?

Blair means "battlefield (poetic extension)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Blair and Lex boy or girl names?

Blair is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.