Donald vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donald

Boy #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Donald Rank #673

Rex Rank #793

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Donald or Rex more popular?

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Donald and Rex mean?

Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Donald and Rex boy or girl names?

Donald is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.