Lex vs Clive

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 #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Clive Rank #2,057

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Clive more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Clive mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Lex and Clive boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.