Neil vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Neil Rank #866

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Rex mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Neil and Rex boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.