Lex

Meaning of Lex

Lex is a lively little spark of a name, born from the Latin word for “law” and often lifted from Alexander’s heroic “defender of mankind.” He feels at home in ancient Roman forums and modern comic-book panels alike—think of the brainy (if mischievous) Lex Luthor or any cool coach who answers to the nickname on Saturday mornings. With just three letters, he travels light, yet he carries a sense of order, courage, and quick wit. In the United States he has danced around the lower end of the Top 1,000 for more than a century, never overcrowded, always familiar—a hidden path through the naming garden. Parents who choose Lex usually want a name that is short like a drumbeat, strong like a pillar, and friendly as a grin. If you picture your son growing into a man who knows the rules but writes his own story, Lex might be the perfect signature at the bottom of the page.

Pronunciation

American English

• Pronunced as LEKS (/lɛks/)

• Max
• Alex