Rex vs Trevor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trevor

Boy #626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large homestead, great settlement"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#626
Total SSA Count
451
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trev

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Popularity Comparison

Rex Rank #793
Trevor Rank #626

Trevor is more popular, ranked #626 vs #793 for Rex.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rex ___

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

Trevor ___

  • Trevor James
  • Trevor Scott
  • Trevor Michael
  • Trevor Lee
  • Trevor John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rex

Max Leo Augustus Vivienne Cordelia

If you choose Trevor

Ethan Logan Connor Paige Kayla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rex or Trevor more popular?

Trevor is more popular, ranked #626 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Rex and Trevor mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Trevor means "large homestead, great settlement" (Welsh origin).

Are Rex and Trevor boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Trevor is primarily a boy name.

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