Lex vs Octavian

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 #2,263 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"eighth"

Origin: Latin

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Lex Rank #2,214

Octavian Rank #2,263

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2263 for Octavian.

Is Lex or Octavian more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Octavian at #2263 in the United States.

What do Lex and Octavian mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Octavian means "eighth" (Latin origin).

Are Lex and Octavian boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Octavian is primarily a boy name.