Lex vs Lemuel

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 #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lex Rank #2,214

Lemuel Rank #2,131

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Lemuel more popular?

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Lemuel mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lex and Lemuel boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Lemuel is primarily a boy name.