Lex vs Adair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak tree ford"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Adair Rank #2,379

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2379 for Adair.

Is Lex or Adair more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Adair at #2379 in the United States.

What do Lex and Adair mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Adair means "oak tree ford" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lex and Adair boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Adair is primarily a boy name.