Lex vs Eldon

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 #2,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Ella's hill, Elli's hill"

Origin: Old English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Eldon Rank #2,248

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2248 for Eldon.

Is Lex or Eldon more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Eldon at #2248 in the United States.

What do Lex and Eldon mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Eldon means "Ella's hill, Elli's hill" (Old English origin).

Are Lex and Eldon boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Eldon is primarily a boy name.