Lex vs Johnathon

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 #2,079 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lex Rank #2,214

Johnathon Rank #2,079

Johnathon is more popular, ranked #2079 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Johnathon more popular?

Johnathon is more popular, ranked #2079 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Johnathon mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Johnathon means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lex and Johnathon boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Johnathon is primarily a boy name.