Lex vs Brooklyn

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 #2,288 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Broken land, marshy area"

Origin: Dutch Breuckelen

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Lex Rank #2,214

Brooklyn Rank #2,288

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2288 for Brooklyn.

Is Lex or Brooklyn more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Brooklyn at #2288 in the United States.

What do Lex and Brooklyn mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Brooklyn means "Broken land, marshy area" (Dutch Breuckelen origin).

Are Lex and Brooklyn boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Brooklyn is primarily a boy name.