Amelia vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lex Rank #2,214

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2214 for Lex.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Lex ___

  • Lex James
  • Lex Cole
  • Lex Reed
  • Lex Ryan
  • Lex Nathan
  • Lex Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lex

Max Rex Zoe Nora Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lex more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lex mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Lex boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lex is primarily a boy name.

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