Astor 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

Astor Rank #4,077
Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #4077 for Astor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Astor ___

  • Astor James
  • Astor Lee
  • Astor Reid
  • Astor Cole
  • Astor Fox
  • Astor Grey

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 Astor

Dashiell Caspian Vesper Thea Phoebe

If you choose Lex

Max Rex Zoe Nora Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astor or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Astor at #4077 in the United States.

What do Astor and Lex mean?

Astor means "hawk" (Old French origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Astor and Lex boy or girl names?

Astor is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.

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