Lex vs Clement

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 #2,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin

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Lex Rank #2,214

Clement Rank #2,262

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2262 for Clement.

Is Lex or Clement more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Lex and Clement mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin).

Are Lex and Clement boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Clement is primarily a boy name.