Lex vs Braeden

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 #2,411 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradan (salmon)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Braeden Rank #2,411

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2411 for Braeden.

Is Lex or Braeden more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Braeden at #2411 in the United States.

What do Lex and Braeden mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Braeden means "descendant of Bradan (salmon)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lex and Braeden boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Braeden is primarily a boy name.