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Name Origin

Rex is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'king'. It derives from the Latin word 'rex', which was used to refer to a monarch or ruler.

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Famous People

Rex Harrison (1908-1990)

Actor

  • Won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in My Fair Lady
  • Known for his stage work and roles in films like Cleopatra and Doctor Dolittle

Rex Stout (1886-1975)

Writer

  • Creator of the fictional detective Nero Wolfe
  • Prolific mystery novelist who wrote over 40 novels and numerous short stories

Rex Tillerson (1952-)

Diplomat, Business executive

  • Served as the 69th United States Secretary of State under President Donald Trump
  • Former Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil