Chet vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chet

Boy #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Chet Rank #2,095

Lex Rank #2,214

Chet is more popular, ranked #2095 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Chet or Lex more popular?

Chet is more popular, ranked #2095 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Chet and Lex mean?

Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Chet and Lex boy or girl names?

Chet is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.