Brooklyn vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooklyn

Boy #2,288 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Broken land, marshy area"

Origin: Dutch Breuckelen

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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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Brooklyn Rank #2,288

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2288 for Brooklyn.

Is Brooklyn or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Brooklyn at #2288 in the United States.

What do Brooklyn and Lex mean?

Brooklyn means "Broken land, marshy area" (Dutch Breuckelen origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Brooklyn and Lex boy or girl names?

Brooklyn is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.