Lex vs Elion

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 #2,127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"most high, exalted one"

Origin: Hebrew Elyon

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Lex Rank #2,214

Elion Rank #2,127

Elion is more popular, ranked #2127 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Elion more popular?

Elion is more popular, ranked #2127 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Elion mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Elion means "most high, exalted one" (Hebrew Elyon origin).

Are Lex and Elion boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Elion is primarily a boy name.