Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: King
Pronunciation: reks, rɛks, R EH K S
Popularity Rank: #5,428
REX was an American visual
artist and illustrator closely associated with gay fetish art of 1970s and 1980s New York and San Francisco. He avoided photographs and did not discuss his personal life. His drawings influenced gay culture through graphics made for nightclubs including the Mineshaft and his influence on artists such as Robert Mapplethorpe. Much censored, he remained a shadowy figure, saying that his drawings "defined who I became" and that there are "no other 'truths' out there". REX died in Amsterdam in late March 2024.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 28, 2024
The meaning of the name .rex. is unclear, as it is a unique and rare name with no definitive origin or meaning. It could potentially be derived from the Latin word 'rex' meaning 'king', but this is speculative.
The name Rex is of Latin origin and means King. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rex is commonly found in United States of America, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, and 83 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: reks
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): rɛks
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R EH K S
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Rex is recorded 10,640 times globally, ranking it as the 5,428th most common name worldwide.
Rex is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,379 occurrences, making it the 1,586th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name Rex is found among 1 in every 356 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,586 | 1 : 760 |
| Hong Kong | #335 | 1 : 356 |
| Saudi Arabia | #3,138 | 1 : 3,110 |
| Malaysia | #1,789 | 1 : 2,658 |
| Nigeria | #1,657 | 1 : 1,752 |
| United Kingdom | #2,003 | 1 : 1,207 |
| Philippines | #327 | 1 : 653 |
| South Africa | #4,478 | 1 : 7,021 |
| Italy | #4,590 | 1 : 3,790 |
| Singapore | #1,327 | 1 : 2,093 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rex from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
REX was an American visual artist and illustrator closely associated with gay fetish art of 1970s and 1980s New York and San Francisco. He avoided photographs and did not discuss his personal life. His drawings influenced gay culture through graphics made for nightclubs including the Mineshaft and his influence on artists such as Robert Mapplethorpe. Much censored, he remained a shadowy figure, saying that his drawings "defined who I became" and that there are "no other 'truths' out there". REX died in Amsterdam in late March 2024.
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