Rex vs Darian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift, wealthy possessor"

Origin: Persian

American Persian African American British

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Rex Rank #793

Darian Rank #903

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #903 for Darian.

Is Rex or Darian more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Darian at #903 in the United States.

What do Rex and Darian mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Darian means "gift, wealthy possessor" (Persian origin).

Are Rex and Darian boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Darian is primarily a boy name.