Rex vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Rex Rank #793

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Hugh mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Rex and Hugh boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.