Ben vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Ben Rank #802

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Rex mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Ben and Rex boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.