Rex vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Rex Rank #793

Van Rank #909

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #909 for Van.

Is Rex or Van more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Rex and Van mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Rex and Van boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.