Wilson vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Wilson Rank #645

Rex Rank #793

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Wilson or Rex more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Rex mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Wilson and Rex boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.