Lex vs Maximillian

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 #2,158 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Lex Rank #2,214

Maximillian Rank #2,158

Maximillian is more popular, ranked #2158 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Maximillian more popular?

Maximillian is more popular, ranked #2158 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Maximillian mean?

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

Are Lex and Maximillian boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Maximillian is primarily a boy name.