Lex vs Duane

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 #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Duane Rank #2,090

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Duane more popular?

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Duane mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lex and Duane boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Duane is primarily a boy name.