Ira vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Ira Rank #978

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Rex mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Ira and Rex boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.