Lex vs Ames

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 #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

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Lex Rank #2,214

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Ames mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Lex and Ames boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.