Oden vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oden

Boy #2,225 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the frenzied one, the inspired"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Scandinavian Norse American Swedish

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Oden Rank #2,225

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2225 for Oden.

Is Oden or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Oden at #2225 in the United States.

What do Oden and Lex mean?

Oden means "the frenzied one, the inspired" (Proto-Germanic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Oden and Lex boy or girl names?

Oden is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.