Rex vs Nixon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Nicholas, son of Nick"

Origin: English

English American Australian

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Rex Rank #793

Nixon Rank #873

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #873 for Nixon.

Is Rex or Nixon more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Nixon at #873 in the United States.

What do Rex and Nixon mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Nixon means "son of Nicholas, son of Nick" (English origin).

Are Rex and Nixon boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Nixon is primarily a boy name.