Riker vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riker

Boy #2,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful army"

Origin: Old High German

American Germanic

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Riker Rank #2,148

Lex Rank #2,214

Riker is more popular, ranked #2148 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Riker or Lex more popular?

Riker is more popular, ranked #2148 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Riker and Lex mean?

Riker means "powerful army" (Old High German origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Riker and Lex boy or girl names?

Riker is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.