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Winter vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Winter

Boy #2,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the winter season, wet season"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,336
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Winter Rank #2,336
Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2336 for Winter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winter or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Winter at #2336 in the United States.

What do Winter and Lex mean?

Winter means "the winter season, wet season" (Old English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Winter and Lex boy or girl names?

Winter is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.

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