Rex vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Rex Rank #793

Leonard Rank #674

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Leonard more popular?

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Leonard mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Rex and Leonard boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.