Eddie vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

English American Irish British

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Eddie Rank #943

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #943 for Eddie.

Is Eddie or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Eddie and Rex mean?

Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Eddie and Rex boy or girl names?

Eddie is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.