Lex vs Edric

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 #2,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prosperous ruler"

Origin: Old English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Edric Rank #2,110

Edric is more popular, ranked #2110 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Edric more popular?

Edric is more popular, ranked #2110 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Edric mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Edric means "prosperous ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Lex and Edric boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Edric is primarily a boy name.