Lex vs Alec

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 #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Lex Rank #2,214

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Alec mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Lex and Alec boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.