Rex
Meaning of Rex
Rex is a strong and masculine name for boys. It has its origins in Latin and means "king" or "ruler." The name Rex is pronounced as reks (/rɛks/) in both American English and British English. As for variations, Reggie can also be used as a nickname for Rex. In the United States of America, Rex has been consistently popular over the years. While it peaked in popularity in the 1960s, it continues to maintain a moderate level of usage today. Parents are drawn to the regal and powerful connotations associated with this name, making it an excellent choice for their baby boys.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as reks (/rɛks/)
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Notable People Named Rex
| Rex Wayne Tillerson is an American energy executive who served as the 69th United States secretary of state and was previously the chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil. |
| Rex Harrison - Sir Reginald Carey "Rex" Harrison was an English actor known for his Tony Award-winning performances in both plays and musicals, including his iconic portrayal of Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady. |
| Rex Trailer was an American regional television personality, cowboy, and Country and Western recording artist, best known as the host of the children's television show Boomtown from 1956 to 1974. |
| Rex Edwin Lee, the 37th solicitor general of the United States, was a prominent lawyer and academic known for elevating the role of the solicitor general's office in U.S. legal policymaking and arguing 59 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. |
| Rex James Hunt was an Australian television and radio personality, former Australian rules football player, and veteran football commentator known for his quirky player nicknames, as well as for his fishing and wildlife programs. |
| Rex Robert Brown is an American musician known for his role as the longtime bassist of heavy metal band Pantera and his solo album "Smoke on This..." |
| Sir Rex Masterman Hunt was a prominent British diplomat and colonial administrator who gained fame during the Falklands War when he was taken prisoner by Argentine forces. |
| Henry Greathead Rex Mason was a prominent New Zealand politician who held various ministerial positions and had a lasting impact on the Labour Party, serving as a Member of Parliament for over 40 years. |
| Rex Elvie Allen Sr., also known as "the Arizona Cowboy," was a renowned American film and television actor, singer, and songwriter, as well as the narrator of numerous Disney nature and Western productions, and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1975. |
| Rex Whistler - Reginald John "Rex" Whistler was a British artist known for his murals, society portraits, and theatrical costume designs, who tragically lost his life in action during World War II. |
| Alpha Rex Emmanuel Humbard was a prominent American television evangelist known for his widely popular show, Cathedral of Tomorrow, which aired on over 600 stations. |
| Colonel Rex T. Barber was a renowned World War II fighter pilot, famous for his role in the top secret mission to intercept Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's aircraft in 1943. |
| Rex Connor - Reginald Francis Xavier "Rex" Connor was an Australian politician and member of the House of Representatives, known for his role as the Minister for Minerals and Energy in the Whitlam government. |
| Rex Roy Cramphorn was a prominent Australian theatre director, costume designer, critic, theorist, and translator in the 1970s and 1980s. |
| Rex Joseph Walheim is a retired United States Air Force officer, engineer, and NASA astronaut who flew three Space Shuttle missions and logged over 566 hours in space. |
