Lex vs Rip

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 #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

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Lex Rank #2,214

Rip Rank #2,118

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Rip more popular?

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Rip mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin).

Are Lex and Rip boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Rip is primarily a boy name.