Lex vs Theophilus

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 #2,216 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"friend of God, beloved by God"

Origin: Greek

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Lex Rank #2,214

Theophilus Rank #2,216

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2216 for Theophilus.

Is Lex or Theophilus more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Theophilus at #2216 in the United States.

What do Lex and Theophilus mean?

Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin). Theophilus means "friend of God, beloved by God" (Greek origin).

Are Lex and Theophilus boy or girl names?

Lex is primarily a boy name. Theophilus is primarily a boy name.