Lex vs Alexis

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 #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Lex Rank #2,214

Alexis Rank #485

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Alexis more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Alexis mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Lex and Alexis boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.