Conner vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Conner Rank #785

Rex Rank #793

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Conner or Rex more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Conner and Rex mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Conner and Rex boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.