Lex vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,214
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lex Rank #2,214
Liham Rank #6,616

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lex or Liham more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Lex and Liham mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Lex and Liham boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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