Darren vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Darren Rank #955

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Darren or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Rex mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Darren and Rex boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.