Lex

At a Glance

Meaning

Defender of man/mankind (as short form of Alexander or Alexis)

Origin

English, short form of Alexander or Alexis (Greek)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

LEKSListen

Lex is the short form of Alexander or Alexis, both rooted in Greek, and it carries the meaning "defender of man" or "defender of mankind." That makes it a compact name that stands on its own while still connecting back to a longer, more traditional root if you want that option later. It's a name you can hand to a child as a complete first name, not just a nickname.

Meaning & Origin of Lex

Meaning: Defender of man/mankind (as short form of Alexander or Alexis).

Origin: English, short form of Alexander or Alexis (Greek).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Lex

Popularity of Lex

Lex has never been a common name in SSA records going back to 1892, peaking at #913 in 1956 with 67 babies given the name. By 2024 it had drifted down to #2216, with 65 babies recorded that year — a strikingly similar count to its 1956 peak, just further down a much longer list of names.

Names Like Lex

These names have followed a similar path to Lex in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Jan
• Mona
• Diane
• Janice
• Pamela
• Jacquelyn

FAQ

What does the name Lex mean?

Defender of man/mankind (as short form of Alexander or Alexis). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Lex?

Lex is pronounced LEKS (IPA: /lɛks/).

Is Lex a popular name right now?

Lex peaked at #913 in 1956 and is ranked #2216 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1892–2024.)

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