Rex vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Rex Rank #793

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Houston mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Rex and Houston boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.