Lex vs Caine

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 #2,259 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lex Rank #2,214

Caine Rank #2,259

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2259 for Caine.

Is Lex or Caine more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Caine at #2259 in the United States.

What do Lex and Caine mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Caine means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lex and Caine boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Caine is primarily a boy name.