Mervin vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mervin

Boy #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Mervin Rank #2,414

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2414 for Mervin.

Is Mervin or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Mervin at #2414 in the United States.

What do Mervin and Lex mean?

Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Mervin and Lex boy or girl names?

Mervin is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.