Jan vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Jan Rank #2,213

Lex Rank #2,214

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Jan or Lex more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Jan and Lex mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Jan and Lex boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.