Lex vs Marion

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 #2,309 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sea of bitterness, drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via French

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Lex Rank #2,214

Marion Rank #2,309

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2309 for Marion.

Is Lex or Marion more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Lex and Marion mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Lex and Marion boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Marion is primarily a boy name.