Darnell vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darnell

Boy #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Darnell Rank #2,331

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2331 for Darnell.

Is Darnell or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Darnell at #2331 in the United States.

What do Darnell and Lex mean?

Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Darnell and Lex boy or girl names?

Darnell is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.