Rex vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Rex Rank #793

Neil Rank #866

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Rex or Neil more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Rex and Neil mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Rex and Neil boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.