Lex vs Hayze

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 #2,179 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the hazel trees"

Origin: English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Hayze Rank #2,179

Hayze is more popular, ranked #2179 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Hayze more popular?

Hayze is more popular, ranked #2179 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Hayze mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Hayze means "from the hazel trees" (English origin).

Are Lex and Hayze boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Hayze is primarily a boy name.