Lex vs Raleigh

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 #2,257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Raleigh Rank #2,257

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2257 for Raleigh.

Is Lex or Raleigh more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Raleigh at #2257 in the United States.

What do Lex and Raleigh mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Raleigh means "deer meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Lex and Raleigh boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Raleigh is primarily a boy name.