Lex vs Jaycob

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 #2,408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lex Rank #2,214

Jaycob Rank #2,408

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2408 for Jaycob.

Is Lex or Jaycob more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Jaycob at #2408 in the United States.

What do Lex and Jaycob mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Jaycob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lex and Jaycob boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Jaycob is primarily a boy name.