Rex vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Rex Rank #793

Anders Rank #835

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #835 for Anders.

Is Rex or Anders more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Rex and Anders mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Rex and Anders boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.