Raleigh vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raleigh

Boy #2,257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer meadow"

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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Raleigh Rank #2,257

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2257 for Raleigh.

Is Raleigh or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Raleigh at #2257 in the United States.

What do Raleigh and Lex mean?

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

Are Raleigh and Lex boy or girl names?

Raleigh is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.