Lex vs Buckley

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 #2,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"buck's meadow, deer clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Buckley Rank #2,030

Buckley is more popular, ranked #2030 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Buckley more popular?

Buckley is more popular, ranked #2030 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Buckley mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Buckley means "buck's meadow, deer clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Lex and Buckley boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Buckley is primarily a boy name.