Hero vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hero

Boy #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Hero Rank #2,338

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2338 for Hero.

Is Hero or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Hero at #2338 in the United States.

What do Hero and Lex mean?

Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Hero and Lex boy or girl names?

Hero is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.