Rex vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Rex Rank #793

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Gideon mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rex and Gideon boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.