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Rex vs Arden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#793
Total SSA Count
316
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#946
Total SSA Count
242
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rex Rank #793
Arden Rank #946

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #946 for Arden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rex or Arden more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Rex and Arden mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Rex and Arden boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Arden is primarily a boy name.

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