Elder vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elder

Boy #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

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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Elder Rank #2,412

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2412 for Elder.

Is Elder or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Elder at #2412 in the United States.

What do Elder and Lex mean?

Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Elder and Lex boy or girl names?

Elder is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.