Jones vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Jones Rank #849

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Jones or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Jones and Rex mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Jones and Rex boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.