Lex vs Kota

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 #2,047 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great happiness"

Origin: Japanese

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Lex Rank #2,214

Kota Rank #2,047

Kota is more popular, ranked #2047 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Kota more popular?

Kota is more popular, ranked #2047 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Kota mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Kota means "great happiness" (Japanese origin).

Are Lex and Kota boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Kota is primarily a boy name.