Lex vs Emeric

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 #2,332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home ruler, power"

Origin: Germanic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Emeric Rank #2,332

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2332 for Emeric.

Is Lex or Emeric more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Emeric at #2332 in the United States.

What do Lex and Emeric mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Emeric means "home ruler, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Lex and Emeric boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Emeric is primarily a boy name.