Daylon vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daylon

Boy #2,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley settlement"

Origin: Old English (via Dillon/Dale)

American Contemporary African-American

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch European

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Daylon Rank #2,250

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2250 for Daylon.

Is Daylon or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Daylon at #2250 in the United States.

What do Daylon and Lex mean?

Daylon means "valley settlement" (Old English (via Dillon/Dale) origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Daylon and Lex boy or girl names?

Daylon is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.