Lex vs Tai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,214
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tai

Boy #2,404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, supreme, exalted"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Thai Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,404
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lex Rank #2,214
Tai Rank #2,404

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2404 for Tai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lex or Tai more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Tai at #2404 in the United States.

What do Lex and Tai mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Tai means "great, supreme, exalted" (Chinese origin).

Are Lex and Tai boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Tai is primarily a boy name.

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