Lex vs Klay

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 #2,112 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay, mortal man"

Origin: Old English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Klay Rank #2,112

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Klay more popular?

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Klay mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin).

Are Lex and Klay boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Klay is primarily a boy name.