Earl vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Earl Rank #2,165

Lex Rank #2,214

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Earl or Lex more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Earl and Lex mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Earl and Lex boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.