Lex vs Nymir

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 #2,314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"leopard, swift and agile"

Origin: Arabic Namir

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Lex Rank #2,214

Nymir Rank #2,314

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2314 for Nymir.

Is Lex or Nymir more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Nymir at #2314 in the United States.

What do Lex and Nymir mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Nymir means "leopard, swift and agile" (Arabic Namir origin).

Are Lex and Nymir boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Nymir is primarily a boy name.