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BoyMeaning of Lex: Greek: short form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of the people'
Lex is a boy's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2275th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1758th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#2275
60 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1758
14 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
4,010
First recorded 1892 · peak 2023
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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