Lex vs Max

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 #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Lex Rank #2,214

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Max mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Lex and Max boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.