Whitaker vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whitaker

Boy #2,233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"white field, white acre"

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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Whitaker Rank #2,233

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2233 for Whitaker.

Is Whitaker or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Whitaker at #2233 in the United States.

What do Whitaker and Lex mean?

Whitaker means "white field, white acre" (Old English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Whitaker and Lex boy or girl names?

Whitaker is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.