Lex vs Elton

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 #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Elton Rank #2,085

Elton is more popular, ranked #2085 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Elton more popular?

Elton is more popular, ranked #2085 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Elton mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lex and Elton boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Elton is primarily a boy name.