Rex vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Rex Rank #793

Eugene Rank #871

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Rex or Eugene more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Rex and Eugene mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Rex and Eugene boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.