Richard vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Richard Rank #232

Rex Rank #793

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Richard or Rex more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Richard and Rex mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Rex boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.