Lex vs Daylan

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 #2,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born from the ocean, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh Celtic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Daylan Rank #2,313

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2313 for Daylan.

Is Lex or Daylan more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Daylan at #2313 in the United States.

What do Lex and Daylan mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Daylan means "born from the ocean, son of the sea" (Welsh Celtic origin).

Are Lex and Daylan boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Daylan is primarily a boy name.