Chris vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Chris Rank #651

Rex Rank #793

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Chris or Rex more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Chris and Rex mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Chris and Rex boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.