Bellamy vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bellamy

Boy #691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful friend, fair friend"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#691
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bell, Bel

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Bellamy Rank #691
Rex Rank #793

Bellamy is more popular, ranked #691 vs #793 for Rex.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bellamy ___

  • Bellamy James
  • Bellamy Oliver
  • Bellamy Fox
  • Bellamy Grey
  • Bellamy August
  • Bellamy Reid

Rex ___

  • Rex James
  • Rex Oliver
  • Rex Arthur
  • Rex Henry
  • Rex William
  • Rex Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bellamy

Phoebe Octavia Jasper Flynn Imogen

If you choose Rex

Max Leo Augustus Vivienne Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellamy or Rex more popular?

Bellamy is more popular, ranked #691 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Bellamy and Rex mean?

Bellamy means "beautiful friend, fair friend" (Old French origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Bellamy and Rex boy or girl names?

Bellamy is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.

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