Lex vs Braiden

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 #2,400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon, descendant of the salmon"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Braiden Rank #2,400

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2400 for Braiden.

Is Lex or Braiden more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Braiden at #2400 in the United States.

What do Lex and Braiden mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Braiden means "salmon, descendant of the salmon" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lex and Braiden boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Braiden is primarily a boy name.