Lex vs Leopold

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 #2,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave people, bold folk"

Origin: Germanic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Leopold Rank #2,094

Leopold is more popular, ranked #2094 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Leopold more popular?

Leopold is more popular, ranked #2094 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Leopold mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Leopold means "brave people, bold folk" (Germanic origin).

Are Lex and Leopold boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Leopold is primarily a boy name.