Lex vs Lathan

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 #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

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Lex Rank #2,214

Lathan Rank #2,198

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Lathan more popular?

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Lathan mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Lex and Lathan boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.