Lex vs Whit

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 #2,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair-complexioned"

Origin: Old English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Whit Rank #2,108

Whit is more popular, ranked #2108 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Whit more popular?

Whit is more popular, ranked #2108 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Whit mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin).

Are Lex and Whit boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Whit is primarily a boy name.