Zeke vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeke

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#793
Total SSA Count
316
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zeke Rank #732
Rex Rank #793

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 vs #793 for Rex.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zeke or Rex more popular?

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Zeke and Rex mean?

Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Zeke and Rex boy or girl names?

Zeke is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.

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