Robin vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robin

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Robin Rank #809

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Robin or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Robin and Rex mean?

Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Robin and Rex boy or girl names?

Robin is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.