Leyton vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leyton

Boy #2,222 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Leyton Rank #2,222

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2222 for Leyton.

Is Leyton or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Leyton at #2222 in the United States.

What do Leyton and Lex mean?

Leyton means "meadow town" (Old English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Leyton and Lex boy or girl names?

Leyton is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.