Lex vs Basil

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 #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Lex Rank #2,214

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Lex or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Lex and Basil mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Lex and Basil boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.