Rex vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Rex Rank #793

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Sam mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rex and Sam boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.