Caine vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caine

Boy #2,259 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Caine Rank #2,259

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2259 for Caine.

Is Caine or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Caine at #2259 in the United States.

What do Caine and Lex mean?

Caine means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Caine and Lex boy or girl names?

Caine is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.