Lex vs Alpha

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 #2,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"first, beginning"

Origin: Greek

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Lex Rank #2,214

Alpha Rank #2,045

Alpha is more popular, ranked #2045 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Alpha more popular?

Alpha is more popular, ranked #2045 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Alpha mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Alpha means "first, beginning" (Greek origin).

Are Lex and Alpha boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Alpha is primarily a boy name.