Lex vs Sloan

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 #2,091 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"raider, warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Sloan Rank #2,091

Sloan is more popular, ranked #2091 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Sloan more popular?

Sloan is more popular, ranked #2091 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Sloan mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Sloan means "raider, warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lex and Sloan boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Sloan is primarily a boy name.