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Lex vs Keyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,214
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Keyon

Boy #2,025 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (via Eoin/John)"

Origin: Irish via American

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,025
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lex Rank #2,214
Keyon Rank #2,025

Keyon is more popular, ranked #2025 vs #2214 for Lex.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lex or Keyon more popular?

Keyon is more popular, ranked #2025 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Keyon mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Keyon means "God is gracious (via Eoin/John)" (Irish via American origin).

Are Lex and Keyon boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Keyon is primarily a boy name.

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