Lex vs Mervin

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 #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

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Lex Rank #2,214

Mervin Rank #2,414

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2414 for Mervin.

Is Lex or Mervin more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Mervin at #2414 in the United States.

What do Lex and Mervin mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin).

Are Lex and Mervin boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Mervin is primarily a boy name.