Rex - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Rex \

is pronounced reks. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "king". Mostly 20th-century use. Actor Rex Harrison; film critic Rex Reed.

Rex has 1 variant form: Reyes.

For more information, see also the related name Rey.

Baby names that sound like Rex are Regis and Rochus.

Rex is a very common first name for men (#333 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#6158 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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