Lex vs Boyd

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 #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

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Lex Rank #2,214

Boyd Rank #2,215

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Is Lex or Boyd more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Lex and Boyd mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin).

Are Lex and Boyd boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Boyd is primarily a boy name.