Rex vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Rex Rank #793

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Shane mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Rex and Shane boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.