Lex vs Earl

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 #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Earl Rank #2,165

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Earl more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Earl mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Lex and Earl boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.