Lex vs Cornelius

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 #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Lex Rank #2,214

Cornelius Rank #2,160

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Cornelius more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Cornelius mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin).

Are Lex and Cornelius boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Cornelius is primarily a boy name.