Matheus vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matheus

Boy #2,398 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"given by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Matheus Rank #2,398

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2398 for Matheus.

Is Matheus or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Matheus at #2398 in the United States.

What do Matheus and Lex mean?

Matheus means "given by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Matheus and Lex boy or girl names?

Matheus is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.