Lex vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Lex Rank #2,214

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Hiram mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lex and Hiram boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.