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Lex vs Cree

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,214
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cree

Boy #2,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"referring to the Cree Indigenous people of North America"

Origin: Indigenous North American

Cultural Roots

Indigenous North American Canadian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,021
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lex Rank #2,214
Cree Rank #2,021

Cree is more popular, ranked #2021 vs #2214 for Lex.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lex or Cree more popular?

Cree is more popular, ranked #2021 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Cree mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Cree means "referring to the Cree Indigenous people of North America" (Indigenous North American origin).

Are Lex and Cree boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Cree is primarily a boy name.

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