Rex vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Rex Rank #793

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Maxwell mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Rex and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.