Osiris vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Osiris

Boy #977 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"throne of the eye (possible etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Egyptian American Afrocentric

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#977
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ozzy, Oz

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Osiris Rank #977
Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #977 for Osiris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Osiris ___

  • Osiris James
  • Osiris Alexander
  • Osiris Ray
  • Osiris Michael
  • Osiris Cole

Rex ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Osiris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osiris or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Osiris at #977 in the United States.

What do Osiris and Rex mean?

Osiris means "throne of the eye (possible etymology)" (Ancient Egyptian origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Osiris and Rex boy or girl names?

Osiris is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.

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