How popular is the name Rex?

In 2023, 316 babies were named Rex in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Rex is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Rex

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 316 →

All-Time Total: 59,175

Peak Year: 1951

Rex is a Latin name meaning "king" or "ruler." It has royal connotations and is derived from the Latin word "rex."

Boy names closely related to Rex

Ezra Jax Ford Ronin Jay Duke Conrad Roy

Girl names closely related to Rex

Sunny Stevie Daisy Lexi Clementine Azalea Estella Iris

Names with similar meaning to Rex

Malik Rey

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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