Lex vs Glen

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 #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Glen Rank #2,326

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2326 for Glen.

Is Lex or Glen more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Lex and Glen mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lex and Glen boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Glen is primarily a boy name.