Tyrese vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyrese

Boy #2,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Tyre, the ancient city"

Origin: Phoenician/Greek Tyros

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,310
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,214
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tyrese Rank #2,310
Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2310 for Tyrese.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyrese or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Tyrese at #2310 in the United States.

What do Tyrese and Lex mean?

Tyrese means "from Tyre, the ancient city" (Phoenician/Greek Tyros origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Tyrese and Lex boy or girl names?

Tyrese is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.

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