Rex vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Rex Rank #793

Dane Rank #882

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Rex or Dane more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Rex and Dane mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Rex and Dane boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.