Rex vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Rex Rank #793

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Ray mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Rex and Ray boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.