Stanley vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stanley

Boy #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Stanley Rank #877

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #877 for Stanley.

Is Stanley or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Stanley at #877 in the United States.

What do Stanley and Rex mean?

Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Stanley and Rex boy or girl names?

Stanley is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.