Theophilus vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theophilus

Boy #2,216 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"friend of God, beloved by God"

Origin: Greek

Greek English Ethiopian Christian

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch European

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Theophilus Rank #2,216

Lex Rank #2,214

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

Is Theophilus or Lex more popular?

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

What do Theophilus and Lex mean?

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

Are Theophilus and Lex boy or girl names?

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