Rex is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2425 in 1999 with 4 recorded births. This places Rex in the bottom 37% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 396 births ranking #142. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 50.0%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 75,809 boys born was named Rex. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Rex is a brisk, bold Latin name meaning king. Its strength comes from being so short and direct.
The word itself is ancient, but its use as a given name belongs more to the modern taste for compact, forceful names. It has remained recognisable through its unmistakable meaning.