Lex vs Chet

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 #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

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Lex Rank #2,214

Chet Rank #2,095

Chet is more popular, ranked #2095 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Chet more popular?

Chet is more popular, ranked #2095 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Chet mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin).

Are Lex and Chet boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Chet is primarily a boy name.