Lex vs Skye

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
Skye Rank #480

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 vs #2214 for Lex.

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

Skye ___

  • Skye Rose
  • Skye Elise
  • Skye Aurora
  • Skye Josephine
  • Skye Miriam
  • Skye Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

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Max Rex Zoe Nora Mia

If you choose Skye

Finn Rory Luna Bodhi River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lex or Skye more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Skye mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Skye means "sky, cloud island" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lex and Skye boy or girl names?

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

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