Rex vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Rex Rank #793

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Richard mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Rex and Richard boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.