Cassidy vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cassidy

Boy #2,323 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"curly-haired"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Cassidy Rank #2,323

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2323 for Cassidy.

Is Cassidy or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Cassidy at #2323 in the United States.

What do Cassidy and Lex mean?

Cassidy means "curly-haired" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Cassidy and Lex boy or girl names?

Cassidy is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.