Lex

Lex is a masculine first name that is considered a short form of Alex or Alexander and carries the meaning 'the defender of men' or, in free translation, 'the protector.'

What does the name Lex mean?

Lex, a masculine first name, is a short form of Alex and Alexander. Its meaning includes 'the defender of men' and can also be interpreted as 'the protector.' The name derives from the Greek original name Alexandros and consists of the Ancient Greek elements alexein, which means 'to ward off, protect, defend,' and aner (genitive andros), which means 'man, human.' Primarily, the first name Lex is common in English-speaking regions, but it has also established itself in Germany and the Netherlands. The female counterpart of the name is Lexa.

Where does the name Lex come from?

The origin of the name Lex is Ancient Greek and means 'the defender of men' or 'the protector.' The word components include alexein, which means to ward off, protect, defend, and aner, which means man or human. The name is used in the languages German, English, and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Lex?

The pronunciation of Lex is monosyllabic and clearly structured. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Leks' [lɛks]. It starts with a bright, open E sound and directly transitions into a distinctive consonant cluster. The ending '-ks' provides a concise and almost snapping finish. Lex conveys a modern and confident impression – straightforward, dynamic, and present.

When is the name day of Lex?

The most significant name days for Lex, as a short form of Alexander, are May 3 and July 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Lex enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,308th among the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2010, reaching 730th place. Over the last ten years, Lex has been given as a first name around 110 times, placing it 2,318th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 2,035th position.

Nicknames & pet names

Lexi / Lexl / Lexle

Similar first names

Famous people

• Lex Banning (Australian poet)
• Lex Barker (American actor)
• Lex Barker (Alexander Crichlow Barker) (actor (including Tarzan films, Old Shatterhand))
• Lex Davison (Australian racing driver)
• Lex Drewinski (Prof. Dr. habil. at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam in Potsdam and at the Academy of Art in Szczecin, Poland. Poster designer and visual artist)
• Lex Franken (Dutch water polo player)
• Lex Frieden (American scholar)
• Lex Gigeroff (Canadian actor)
• Lex Gold (Russian footballer)
• Lex Goudsmit (actor from the Netherlands)
• Lex Hilliard (American football player)
• Lex Hixon (American poet)
• Lex Hudson (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Lex Immers (Dutch football player)
• Lex Land (American musician)
• Lex Lang (American actor)
• Lex Luthor (villain, e.g., in the film Batman vs. Superman)
• Lex Medlin (American actor)
• Lex Mullink (Dutch racing rower)
• Lex Plotnikoff (musician from Russia)