Rex vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Rex Rank #793

Jerry Rank #868

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Rex or Jerry more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Rex and Jerry mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rex and Jerry boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.