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Lex vs Oden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,214
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Oden

Boy #2,225 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the frenzied one, the inspired"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse American Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,225
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lex Rank #2,214
Oden Rank #2,225

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2225 for Oden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lex or Oden more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Oden at #2225 in the United States.

What do Lex and Oden mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Oden means "the frenzied one, the inspired" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Lex and Oden boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Oden is primarily a boy name.

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