Rex vs Corey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

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Rex Rank #793

Corey Rank #679

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Corey more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Corey mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rex and Corey boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Corey is primarily a boy name.