Rex vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

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Rex Rank #793

Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Drake mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Rex and Drake boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.