Laurence vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Irish American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,194
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Larry, Laurie, Lance

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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

Laurence Rank #2,194
Lex Rank #2,214

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2214 for Lex.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laurence ___

  • Laurence James
  • Laurence Michael
  • Laurence Thomas
  • Laurence Edward
  • Laurence Henry
  • Laurence Francis

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 Laurence

Margaret Catherine Eleanor Edmund Philip

If you choose Lex

Max Rex Zoe Nora Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurence or Lex more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Lex mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Laurence and Lex boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.

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