Lex vs Chong

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 #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

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Lex Rank #2,214

Chong Rank #31,507

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #31507 for Chong.

Is Lex or Chong more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Lex and Chong mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Lex and Chong boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.