Lex vs Oswald

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 #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

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Lex Rank #2,214

Oswald Rank #2,124

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Oswald more popular?

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Oswald mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin).

Are Lex and Oswald boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Oswald is primarily a boy name.