Wendell vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wendell

Boy #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wanderer"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Wendell Rank #2,062

Lex Rank #2,214

Wendell is more popular, ranked #2062 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Wendell or Lex more popular?

Wendell is more popular, ranked #2062 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Wendell and Lex mean?

Wendell means "wanderer" (Germanic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Wendell and Lex boy or girl names?

Wendell is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.