Lemuel vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

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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Lemuel Rank #2,131

Lex Rank #2,214

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lemuel or Lex more popular?

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lemuel and Lex mean?

Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Lemuel and Lex boy or girl names?

Lemuel is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.