Lex vs Soul

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 #2,321 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spiritual essence, animating force"

Origin: Old English

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Lex Rank #2,214

Soul Rank #2,321

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2321 for Soul.

Is Lex or Soul more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Soul at #2321 in the United States.

What do Lex and Soul mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Soul means "spiritual essence, animating force" (Old English origin).

Are Lex and Soul boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Soul is primarily a boy name.