Lex vs Hero

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 #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

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Lex Rank #2,214

Hero Rank #2,338

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2338 for Hero.

Is Lex or Hero more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Hero at #2338 in the United States.

What do Lex and Hero mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin).

Are Lex and Hero boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Hero is primarily a boy name.