Rex vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Rex Rank #793

Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Madden mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rex and Madden boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.