Ray vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Ray Rank #777

Rex Rank #793

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Ray or Rex more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Ray and Rex mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Ray and Rex boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.