Lex vs Dashiell

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 #2,060 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"page boy, herald"

Origin: French

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Lex Rank #2,214

Dashiell Rank #2,060

Dashiell is more popular, ranked #2060 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Dashiell more popular?

Dashiell is more popular, ranked #2060 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Dashiell mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Dashiell means "page boy, herald" (French origin).

Are Lex and Dashiell boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Dashiell is primarily a boy name.