Rex vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French German Spanish

✓ All Clear

Rex Rank #793

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Phillip mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Rex and Phillip boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.