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Koby vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koby

Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,066
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,214
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Koby Rank #2,066
Lex Rank #2,214

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 vs #2214 for Lex.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koby or Lex more popular?

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Koby and Lex mean?

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

Are Koby and Lex boy or girl names?

Koby is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.

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