Rex vs Eddie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

English American Irish British

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Rex Rank #793

Eddie Rank #943

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #943 for Eddie.

Is Rex or Eddie more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Rex and Eddie mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin).

Are Rex and Eddie boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Eddie is primarily a boy name.