Kior vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kior

Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Kior Rank #2,243

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2243 for Kior.

Is Kior or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Kior at #2243 in the United States.

What do Kior and Lex mean?

Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Kior and Lex boy or girl names?

Kior is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.