Rex vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

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Rex Rank #793

Heath Rank #852

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Rex or Heath more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Rex and Heath mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Rex and Heath boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.