Lex vs Shivi

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
Shivi Rank #41,725

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #41725 for Shivi.

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

Shivi ___

  • Shivi Priya
  • Shivi Maya
  • Shivi Ananya
  • Shivi Leah
  • Shivi Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lex

Max Rex Zoe Nora Mia

If you choose Shivi

Avi Dev Mira Tara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lex or Shivi more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Shivi at #41725 in the United States.

What do Lex and Shivi mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Shivi means "auspicious, gracious" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Lex and Shivi boy or girl names?

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

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