Rex vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rex Rank #793

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Layton mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Rex and Layton boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.