Rip vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rip

Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch European

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Rip Rank #2,118

Lex Rank #2,214

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Rip or Lex more popular?

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Rip and Lex mean?

Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Rip and Lex boy or girl names?

Rip is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.