Eldon vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eldon

Boy #2,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Ella's hill, Elli's hill"

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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Eldon Rank #2,248

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2248 for Eldon.

Is Eldon or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Eldon at #2248 in the United States.

What do Eldon and Lex mean?

Eldon means "Ella's hill, Elli's hill" (Old English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Eldon and Lex boy or girl names?

Eldon is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.