Rex vs Boston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rex Rank #793

Boston Rank #628

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Boston more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Boston mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Rex and Boston boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.