Heath vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Heath Rank #852

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Rex mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Heath and Rex boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.