Lex vs Luan

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 #1,566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Albanian

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Lex Rank #2,214

Luan Rank #1,566

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Luan more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Luan mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Lex and Luan boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.