Dex vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dex

Boy #3,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Japanese American Brazilian

✓ All Clear

Dex Rank #3,878

Rei Rank #3,800

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #3878 for Dex.

Is Dex or Rei more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Dex at #3878 in the United States.

What do Dex and Rei mean?

Dex means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Dex and Rei boy or girl names?

Dex is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.