Ty vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Ty Rank #858

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #858 for Ty.

Is Ty or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Ty at #858 in the United States.

What do Ty and Rex mean?

Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Ty and Rex boy or girl names?

Ty is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.