Lex vs Irvin

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 #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green/fresh river"

Origin: Brittonic/Celtic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Irvin Rank #2,081

Irvin is more popular, ranked #2081 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Irvin more popular?

Irvin is more popular, ranked #2081 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Irvin mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin).

Are Lex and Irvin boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Irvin is primarily a boy name.