Rex vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Rex Rank #793

Ben Rank #802

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Rex or Ben more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Rex and Ben mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rex and Ben boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.