Boston vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boston Rank #628

Rex Rank #793

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Boston or Rex more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Boston and Rex mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Boston and Rex boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.