Harry vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Rex Rank #793

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Harry or Rex more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Harry and Rex mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Harry and Rex boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.