Benny vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Benny Rank #892

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Benny or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Benny and Rex mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Benny and Rex boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.