Bode vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Bode Rank #805

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Bode or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Bode and Rex mean?

Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Bode and Rex boy or girl names?

Bode is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.