Lex vs Brigham

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 #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bridge homestead"

Origin: Old English

American English Mormon/LDS

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Lex Rank #2,214

Brigham Rank #2,191

Brigham is more popular, ranked #2191 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Brigham more popular?

Brigham is more popular, ranked #2191 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Brigham mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Lex and Brigham boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Brigham is primarily a boy name.