Lex vs Daylon

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

Daylon

Boy #2,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley settlement"

Origin: Old English (via Dillon/Dale)

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,250
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lex Rank #2,214
Daylon Rank #2,250

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2250 for Daylon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lex or Daylon more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Daylon at #2250 in the United States.

What do Lex and Daylon mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Daylon means "valley settlement" (Old English (via Dillon/Dale) origin).

Are Lex and Daylon boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Daylon is primarily a boy name.

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