Rex vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Rex Rank #793

Ira Rank #978

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Rex or Ira more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Rex and Ira mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rex and Ira boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.