Lex vs Mykel

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 #2,223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God? (no one)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lex Rank #2,214

Mykel Rank #2,223

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2223 for Mykel.

Is Lex or Mykel more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Mykel at #2223 in the United States.

What do Lex and Mykel mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Mykel means "who is like God? (no one)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lex and Mykel boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Mykel is primarily a boy name.