Lex vs Akai

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 #2,132 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright color, vitality"

Origin: Japanese

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Lex Rank #2,214

Akai Rank #2,132

Akai is more popular, ranked #2132 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Akai more popular?

Akai is more popular, ranked #2132 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Akai mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Akai means "bright color, vitality" (Japanese origin).

Are Lex and Akai boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Akai is primarily a boy name.