Rex

The first name Rex is a masculine name that has its origins in the English-speaking world and traces back to Latin roots. It is also regarded as the English short form of Reginald, a variant of the name Reinhold, which is originally derived from the Germanic names Raginoald and Reginwald.

What does the name Rex mean?

The name Rex, considered a masculine first name, originates from the English-speaking world and has Latin roots. It is also often seen as a short form of Reginald, which is a variant of the name Reinhold, derived from the Germanic names Raginoald and Reginwald. The direct translation is 'the king', which comes from the Latin word rēx. Rex has been used as a first name since the 19th century. For females, the counterpart is Regina.

Where does the name Rex come from?

The name Rex has Latin origins and means 'the king'. The Latin term consists of rēx, which means 'the king'. The languages in which this name appears are German and English.

How do you pronounce Rex?

The name Rex has a one-syllable and concise sound structure. In the pronunciation [ʁɛks], the short, open 'e' is central, followed by the distinctive consonant cluster '-ks'. The clear ending of the name gives it a certain sharpness and determination. Rex radiates strength and directness – a short name with a clear form, concentrated energy, and a sovereign presence.

When is the name day of Rex?

The name day for Rex is celebrated on February 1 and June 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Rex enjoys great popularity and ranked 2,529th in 2023 on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,803rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,704th.

Nicknames & pet names

Rexi / RexiBoy / Rexy

Famous people

• Rex Baxter (American golfer)
• Rex Beach (writer from the USA)
• Rex Bell (actor from America)
• Rex Dallas (Mexican musician)
• Rex Dawson (American baseball player)
• Rex Everhart (American actor)
• Rex Gautrey (footballer from America)
• Rex Gildo (*1936 †1999, German actor and pop singer)
• Rex Gilroy (writer from Australia)
• Rex Harrison (*1908 †1990, British actor and Oscar winner)
• Rex Hedrick (squash player from Australia)
• Rex Hunt (Australian football player)
• Rex J. Walheim (American astronaut)
• Rex King-Clark (writer from England)
• Rex Lerhborg (footballer from Australia)
• Rex Linn (actor from the USA)
• Rex Marshall (American actor)
• Rex Matheson (Torchwood character)
• Rex McCandless (British motorcycle racer)
• Rex Neame (cricketer from Great Britain)