Lex vs Kenton

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 #2,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal settlement, king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Kenton Rank #2,115

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Kenton more popular?

Kenton is more popular, ranked #2115 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Kenton mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Lex and Kenton boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.