Lex vs Xayden

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 #2,116 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via American coinage

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Lex Rank #2,214

Xayden Rank #2,116

Xayden is more popular, ranked #2116 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Xayden more popular?

Xayden is more popular, ranked #2116 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Xayden mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Xayden means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic via American coinage origin).

Are Lex and Xayden boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Xayden is primarily a boy name.