Lex vs Skye

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 #2,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Isle of Skye, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Skye Rank #2,268

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2268 for Skye.

Is Lex or Skye more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Skye at #2268 in the United States.

What do Lex and Skye mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Skye means "Isle of Skye, Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lex and Skye boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Skye is primarily a boy name.