Rex vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Rex Rank #793

Mathew Rank #941

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Rex or Mathew more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Rex and Mathew mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rex and Mathew boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.