Lex vs Aureus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #18,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Latin

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Lex Rank #2,214

Aureus Rank #18,328

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

Is Lex or Aureus more popular?

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

What do Lex and Aureus mean?

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

Are Lex and Aureus boy or girl names?

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