Lex vs Sylvester

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 #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Lex Rank #2,214

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Sylvester more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Sylvester mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Lex and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.