Broderick vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Broderick

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch European

✓ All Clear

Broderick Rank #2,392

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2392 for Broderick.

Is Broderick or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Broderick at #2392 in the United States.

What do Broderick and Lex mean?

Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Broderick and Lex boy or girl names?

Broderick is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.