Duane vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duane

Boy #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Duane Rank #2,090

Lex Rank #2,214

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Duane or Lex more popular?

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Duane and Lex mean?

Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Duane and Lex boy or girl names?

Duane is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.