Rex vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Rex Rank #793

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Layne mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Rex and Layne boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.