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Conley vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conley

Boy #2,317 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the hound of valor"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,317
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,214
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Conley Rank #2,317
Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2317 for Conley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conley or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Conley at #2317 in the United States.

What do Conley and Lex mean?

Conley means "descendant of the hound of valor" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Conley and Lex boy or girl names?

Conley is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.

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