Rex vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Rex Rank #793

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Forest mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Rex and Forest boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.