Lex vs Elam

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 #2,246 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal, hidden"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lex Rank #2,214

Elam Rank #2,246

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2246 for Elam.

Is Lex or Elam more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Elam at #2246 in the United States.

What do Lex and Elam mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Elam means "eternal, hidden" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lex and Elam boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Elam is primarily a boy name.