Lex vs Jan

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 #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

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Lex Rank #2,214

Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Jan mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Lex and Jan boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.