Rex vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Rex Rank #793

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Harry mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Rex and Harry boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.