Van vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Van Rank #909

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Rex mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Van and Rex boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.