Lex vs Nigel

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 #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

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Lex Rank #2,214

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Nigel mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Lex and Nigel boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.