Klay vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Klay

Boy #2,112 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay, mortal man"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Klay Rank #2,112

Lex Rank #2,214

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Klay or Lex more popular?

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Klay and Lex mean?

Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Klay and Lex boy or girl names?

Klay is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.