Hayze vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayze

Boy #2,179 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the hazel trees"

Origin: English

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Hayze Rank #2,179

Lex Rank #2,214

Hayze is more popular, ranked #2179 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Hayze or Lex more popular?

Hayze is more popular, ranked #2179 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Hayze and Lex mean?

Hayze means "from the hazel trees" (English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Hayze and Lex boy or girl names?

Hayze is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.