Elam vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elam

Boy #2,246 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal, hidden"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Elam Rank #2,246

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2246 for Elam.

Is Elam or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Elam at #2246 in the United States.

What do Elam and Lex mean?

Elam means "eternal, hidden" (Hebrew origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Elam and Lex boy or girl names?

Elam is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.