Rex vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rex Rank #793

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Peyton mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Rex and Peyton boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.