Elton vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elton

Boy #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old settlement"

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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Elton Rank #2,085

Lex Rank #2,214

Elton is more popular, ranked #2085 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Elton or Lex more popular?

Elton is more popular, ranked #2085 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Elton and Lex mean?

Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Elton and Lex boy or girl names?

Elton is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.