Lex vs Kior

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 #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

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Lex Rank #2,214

Kior Rank #2,243

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2243 for Kior.

Is Lex or Kior more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Kior at #2243 in the United States.

What do Lex and Kior mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin).

Are Lex and Kior boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Kior is primarily a boy name.