Lex vs Klaus

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 #2,399 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Klaus Rank #2,399

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2399 for Klaus.

Is Lex or Klaus more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Klaus at #2399 in the United States.

What do Lex and Klaus mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin).

Are Lex and Klaus boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Klaus is primarily a boy name.