Lex vs Maceo

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 #2,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Lex Rank #2,214

Maceo Rank #2,163

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Maceo more popular?

Maceo is more popular, ranked #2163 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Maceo mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Maceo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Lex and Maceo boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Maceo is primarily a boy name.