Lex vs Mccarty

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

Lex Rank #2,214
Mccarty Rank #41,657

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #41657 for Mccarty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lex ___

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

Mccarty ___

  • Mccarty Grace
  • Mccarty Rose
  • Mccarty Jane
  • Mccarty Elizabeth
  • Mccarty Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lex

Max Rex Zoe Nora Mia

If you choose Mccarty

Kennedy Reagan Callahan Brennan Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lex or Mccarty more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Mccarty at #41657 in the United States.

What do Lex and Mccarty mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Mccarty means "loving" (Old Irish origin).

Are Lex and Mccarty boy or girl names?

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

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