Rex vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Rex Rank #793

Alec Rank #880

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Rex or Alec more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Rex and Alec mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Rex and Alec boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.