What does Lex mean? This is a masculine name of Greek origin, meaning “defender of mankind.” It was originally a diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra. A lot of people also think that Lex comes from the Greek name Alexius, which means “protect” or “help” as well as “keep off” or “turn aside.” Nowadays, it can stand on its own as a given name. It’s a short, fun name that only a few kids on the field will have.
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