Rex vs Jones

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Rex Rank #793

Jones Rank #849

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Rex or Jones more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Rex and Jones mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin).

Are Rex and Jones boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Jones is primarily a boy name.