Boyd vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Scottish Irish American Australian

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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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Boyd Rank #2,215

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Is Boyd or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Lex mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Boyd and Lex boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.