Lex vs Kurt

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 #2,102 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold counsel, brave advisor"

Origin: Germanic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Kurt Rank #2,102

Kurt is more popular, ranked #2102 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Kurt more popular?

Kurt is more popular, ranked #2102 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Kurt mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Kurt means "bold counsel, brave advisor" (Germanic origin).

Are Lex and Kurt boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Kurt is primarily a boy name.