Lex vs Riker

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 #2,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful army"

Origin: Old High German

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Lex Rank #2,214

Riker Rank #2,148

Riker is more popular, ranked #2148 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Riker more popular?

Riker is more popular, ranked #2148 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Riker mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Riker means "powerful army" (Old High German origin).

Are Lex and Riker boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Riker is primarily a boy name.