Rex vs Bode

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Rex Rank #793

Bode Rank #805

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Rex or Bode more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Rex and Bode mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Rex and Bode boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.