Lex vs Cy

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 #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

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Lex Rank #2,214

Cy Rank #2,349

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2349 for Cy.

Is Lex or Cy more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Cy at #2349 in the United States.

What do Lex and Cy mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Lex and Cy boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.