Lex vs Sven

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 #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Lex Rank #2,214

Sven Rank #2,624

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Lex or Sven more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Lex and Sven mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lex and Sven boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.