Lex vs Broderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Lex Rank #2,214

Broderick Rank #2,392

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2392 for Broderick.

Is Lex or Broderick more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Broderick at #2392 in the United States.

What do Lex and Broderick mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin).

Are Lex and Broderick boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Broderick is primarily a boy name.