Rex vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Rex Rank #793

Melvin Rank #876

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Rex or Melvin more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Rex and Melvin mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Rex and Melvin boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.