Daylan vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daylan

Boy #2,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born from the ocean, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh Celtic

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Daylan Rank #2,313

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2313 for Daylan.

Is Daylan or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Daylan at #2313 in the United States.

What do Daylan and Lex mean?

Daylan means "born from the ocean, son of the sea" (Welsh Celtic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Daylan and Lex boy or girl names?

Daylan is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.