Lexa
Meaning
"defender of mankind"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,376
- Total SSA Count
- 19
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Lex, Lexi
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"defender of mankind"
Origin: Greek
"pear tree"
Origin: Old English
Perrie is more popular, ranked #6361 vs #6376 for Lexa.
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Perrie is more popular, ranked #6361 compared to Lexa at #6376 in the United States.
Lexa means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Perrie means "pear tree" (Old English origin).
Lexa is primarily a girl name. Perrie is primarily a girl name.