Lex vs Aj

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 #2,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"initial-name, typically Andrew James or Anthony John"

Origin: English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Aj Rank #2,341

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2341 for Aj.

Is Lex or Aj more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Aj at #2341 in the United States.

What do Lex and Aj mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Aj means "initial-name, typically Andrew James or Anthony John" (English origin).

Are Lex and Aj boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Aj is primarily a boy name.