Leonard vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Leonard Rank #674

Rex Rank #793

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Leonard or Rex more popular?

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Rex mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Leonard and Rex boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.