Lex vs Khylan

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 #2,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow strait, slender (via Kyle)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Khylan Rank #2,209

Khylan is more popular, ranked #2209 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Khylan more popular?

Khylan is more popular, ranked #2209 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Khylan mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Khylan means "narrow strait, slender (via Kyle)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lex and Khylan boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Khylan is primarily a boy name.