Lex vs Jamil

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 #2,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful, elegant"

Origin: Arabic

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Lex Rank #2,214

Jamil Rank #2,396

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2396 for Jamil.

Is Lex or Jamil more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Jamil at #2396 in the United States.

What do Lex and Jamil mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Jamil means "graceful, elegant" (Arabic origin).

Are Lex and Jamil boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Jamil is primarily a boy name.