Rex
king (Latin)
Rex is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #169 (51,871 records), 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
king (Latin)
Rex comes directly from the Latin noun 'rex', meaning 'king'. In the Philippines, it was introduced through American influence and English education in the 20th century. It remains a popular, punchy standalone male name and is also frequently used in compound names.
Derived directly from the Latin word 'rex', meaning 'king'. It gained popularity as a given name in the English-speaking world during the 19th and 20th centuries and was adopted into Philippine naming practices during the American period.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly used as a standalone single-syllable name, but also frequently paired in compounds such as Rex Anthony, John Rex, or Rex Emmanuel. It is often kept without a nickname due to its brevity.
Rex with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Rex
How do I use Rex with two Filipino surnames?
Rex is the given name. The full name is Rex + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Rex a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #169 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.