Clement vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clement

Boy #2,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mild, merciful"

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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Clement Rank #2,262

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2262 for Clement.

Is Clement or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Clement and Lex mean?

Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Clement and Lex boy or girl names?

Clement is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.