Alfred vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian German French

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Alfred Rank #839

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #839 for Alfred.

Is Alfred or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Rex mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Alfred and Rex boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.