Rex vs Darren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Rex Rank #793

Darren Rank #955

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Rex or Darren more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Rex and Darren mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rex and Darren boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.