Alvin vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alvin

Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Alvin Rank #792

Rex Rank #793

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Alvin or Rex more popular?

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Alvin and Rex mean?

Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Alvin and Rex boy or girl names?

Alvin is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.