Rex vs Langston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Rex Rank #793

Langston Rank #912

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Rex or Langston more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Rex and Langston mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Rex and Langston boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Langston is primarily a boy name.