The baby name Rexx is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /rɛks/ (REKS).
Rexx is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Rexx is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /rɛks/ (REKS).
Rexx is Latin in Origin.
Rexx is a modern, stylized take on Latin Rex, meaning “king,” from the Indo‑European root reg‑ “to rule.” While Rex functioned as a title in ancient Rome rather than a personal name, it emerged as a compact given name in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, appreciated for its crisp, regal sound. Notable bearers such as actor Sir Rex Harrison and author Rex Stout helped keep the name familiar, and today the double‑x spelling lends a sleek, contemporary edge.
Variants and relatives include Rex (standard form), the inventive respellings Rexx and Reks, and elaborations like Rexton and Rexford. Semantic cousins are Regis (Latin “of the king”), Rey (Spanish “king”), and Leroy/LeRoy (“the king” in French). Typically masculine but increasingly seen as unisex, Rexx conveys authority and brevity without needing a nickname, though casual “Rexy” appears informally.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #886 | 7 | 7,044 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #987 | 15 | 16,750 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #995 | 7 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 4 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,093 | 19 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Rexx is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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