Lex
1 syllable
♂ Male ◎ Greek ◈ 1 syllable ✦ US Top 100
"Defender of men, protector"

From Greek

Short form of Alexander. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Lex at a glance
MeaningDefender of men, protector
OriginGreek
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 5
US Rank#66
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Origin & history of Lex
1
Greek roots
Short form of Alexander.
2
Root name
The root form of Lex is Alexandros — meaning Defender of men, protector.
3
Modern usage
Lex remains a beloved choice, ranking #66 in the US. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Lex?
66 avg. per year
Average US registrations in the last 10 years
Approximately 66 babies were named Lex each year in the United States over the last decade. That puts it among the most popular names — a timeless classic.
660 Total US registrations
last 10 years
1 Syllables
5 Numerology
life path
Popularity in the US Very popular
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Numerology of Lex
5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
🌍Adventurous
🦋Free spirit
🎭Adaptable
💬Magnetic
L3
E5
X6
Sum: 14 → Life path 5
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Personality of Lex
🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
🦋
Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
💬
Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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