Rex vs Benedict

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

English German Scandinavian Catholic

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Rex Rank #793

Benedict Rank #915

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #915 for Benedict.

Is Rex or Benedict more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Benedict at #915 in the United States.

What do Rex and Benedict mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin).

Are Rex and Benedict boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Benedict is primarily a boy name.