Jaycob vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaycob

Boy #2,408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Jaycob Rank #2,408

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2408 for Jaycob.

Is Jaycob or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Jaycob at #2408 in the United States.

What do Jaycob and Lex mean?

Jaycob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Jaycob and Lex boy or girl names?

Jaycob is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.