Lex vs Liem

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 #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

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Lex Rank #2,214

Liem Rank #5,715

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Lex or Liem more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Lex and Liem mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Lex and Liem boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.