Lex vs Lysander

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 #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Lex Rank #2,214

Lysander Rank #2,200

Lysander is more popular, ranked #2200 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Lysander more popular?

Lysander is more popular, ranked #2200 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Lysander mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Lex and Lysander boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Lysander is primarily a boy name.