Lex vs Darnell

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 #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

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Lex Rank #2,214

Darnell Rank #2,331

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2331 for Darnell.

Is Lex or Darnell more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Darnell at #2331 in the United States.

What do Lex and Darnell mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Lex and Darnell boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Darnell is primarily a boy name.