Rex vs Wallace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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Rex Rank #793

Wallace Rank #981

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #981 for Wallace.

Is Rex or Wallace more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Wallace at #981 in the United States.

What do Rex and Wallace mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Rex and Wallace boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Wallace is primarily a boy name.