Lex
Lex: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɛks/
Meaning and origin of Lex
- A unisex given name
- A diminutive of the male given name Alexander
- A diminutive of the female given names Alexandra, Alexia, and Alexis
How popular is Lex?
Since 1880, 15 girls and 3,995 boys in the U.S. have been named Lex (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16515 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #913 in 1956. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lex
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Sibling name ideas for Lex
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Lex FAQ
What does the name Lex mean?
A unisex given name A diminutive of the male given name Alexander A diminutive of the female given names Alexandra, Alexia, and Alexis
How popular is the name Lex?
Since 1880, 15 girls and 3,995 boys in the U.S. have been named Lex (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16515 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #913 in 1956. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lex a boy or girl name?
Lex is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 15 girls and 3,995 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.