Rex vs Curtis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Rex Rank #793

Curtis Rank #929

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #929 for Curtis.

Is Rex or Curtis more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Rex and Curtis mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin).

Are Rex and Curtis boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Curtis is primarily a boy name.