Rex

Rex Meaning & Origin

About Rex
The name Rex is of Latin origin and means "king" or "ruler." It is derived from the Latin word "rex," which was used to refer to a monarch or a powerful leader. The name Rex carries connotations of authority, strength, and leadership, reflecting the qualities associated with a king or ruler.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rex are male.

Rex Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -0.53% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 K S
🌐 IPA
/rɛks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rex in Braille

Here's how to represent Rex in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rex in braille

How to Spell the Name Rex in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rex using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rex in sign language

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