Rex vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Rex Rank #793

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Shawn mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Rex and Shawn boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.