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Rex

male

Meaning

"King"

Directly from Latin for king, used as a concise given name with a clear titular semantic value.

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Popularity History of Rex

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#794Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#794

Rex was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-71

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Rex Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Rex.

1 ideas
Rexy
Nickname

Similar Names to Rex

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Antonio

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Alfred

AL-fred

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Baby Name Lists That Include Rex

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Rex, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin
Syllables1
Length3 letters

Sibling Ideas