Elam vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elam

Boy #2,246 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal, hidden"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,246
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Elam Rank #2,246
Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2246 for Elam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elam ___

  • Elam James
  • Elam Cole
  • Elam River
  • Elam Grey
  • Elam Asher
  • Elam Knox

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 Elam

Eli Ezra Abel Naomi Lydia

If you choose Lex

Max Rex Zoe Nora Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elam or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Elam at #2246 in the United States.

What do Elam and Lex mean?

Elam means "eternal, hidden" (Hebrew origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Elam and Lex boy or girl names?

Elam is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.

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