Rex vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Rex Rank #793

Porter Rank #616

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Porter more popular?

Porter is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Porter mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Rex and Porter boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.