Langston vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Langston

Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Langston Rank #912

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Langston or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Langston and Rex mean?

Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Langston and Rex boy or girl names?

Langston is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.