Lex vs Leyton

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 #2,222 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow town"

Origin: Old English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Leyton Rank #2,222

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2222 for Leyton.

Is Lex or Leyton more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Leyton at #2222 in the United States.

What do Lex and Leyton mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Leyton means "meadow town" (Old English origin).

Are Lex and Leyton boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Leyton is primarily a boy name.