Rex vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English Canadian

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Rex Rank #793

Colten Rank #899

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Rex or Colten more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Rex and Colten mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Rex and Colten boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.