Aureus vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aureus

Boy #18,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman Latin-speaking English (rare)

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch European

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Aureus Rank #18,328

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #18328 for Aureus.

Is Aureus or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Aureus at #18328 in the United States.

What do Aureus and Lex mean?

Aureus means "golden, made of gold" (Latin origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Aureus and Lex boy or girl names?

Aureus is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.