Rex is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1184 in 2001 with 116 recorded births. This places Rex in the top 10% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 434 births ranking #607. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 16.5%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 16,749 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.