Ridley vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ridley

Boy #2,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed clearing"

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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Ridley Rank #2,253

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2253 for Ridley.

Is Ridley or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Ridley at #2253 in the United States.

What do Ridley and Lex mean?

Ridley means "reed clearing" (Old English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Ridley and Lex boy or girl names?

Ridley is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.