Lex vs Canon

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 #1,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule, measuring rod"

Origin: Greek

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Lex Rank #2,214

Canon Rank #1,929

Canon is more popular, ranked #1929 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Canon more popular?

Canon is more popular, ranked #1929 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Canon mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Canon means "rule, measuring rod" (Greek origin).

Are Lex and Canon boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Canon is primarily a boy name.