Kurt vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kurt

Boy #2,102 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold counsel, brave advisor"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Kurt Rank #2,102

Lex Rank #2,214

Kurt is more popular, ranked #2102 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Kurt or Lex more popular?

Kurt is more popular, ranked #2102 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Kurt and Lex mean?

Kurt means "bold counsel, brave advisor" (Germanic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Kurt and Lex boy or girl names?

Kurt is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.