Dashiell vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dashiell

Boy #2,060 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"page boy, herald"

Origin: French

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Dashiell Rank #2,060

Lex Rank #2,214

Dashiell is more popular, ranked #2060 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Dashiell or Lex more popular?

Dashiell is more popular, ranked #2060 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Dashiell and Lex mean?

Dashiell means "page boy, herald" (French origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Dashiell and Lex boy or girl names?

Dashiell is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.