Rex vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Rex Rank #793

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Rex or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Wilson mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Rex and Wilson boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.