Rex vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Rex Rank #793

Salem Rank #635

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Salem mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rex and Salem boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.