Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Rexx

Rexx is a high-level programming language developed at IBM by Mike Cowlishaw. Both proprietary and open source Rexx interpreters exist for a wide range of computing platforms, and compilers exist for IBM mainframe computers. Rexx is used for scripting, application macros and application development. As a general purpose scripting language, Rexx is considered a precursor to Tcl and Python.

Current Rank
#9,864
Peak Rank
#8,152 (2018)
Total Babies
70
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2011
First Year
2024
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#8152
Peak Rank
70
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rexx

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rexx is a high-level programming language developed at IBM by Mike Cowlishaw. Both proprietary and open source Rexx interpreters exist for a wide range of computing platforms, and compilers exist for IBM mainframe computers. Rexx is used for scripting, application macros and application development. As a general purpose scripting language, Rexx is considered a precursor to Tcl and Python.

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The Story of Rexx

Rexx first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 9 Rexxs were born — ranking #8,152 that year. As of 2026, Rexx ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 70 Rexxs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rexx

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rexx is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rexx

What does the name Rexx mean?
Rexx is a high-level programming language developed at IBM by Mike Cowlishaw. Both proprietary and open source Rexx interpreters exist for a wide range of computing platforms, and compilers exist for IBM mainframe computers. Rexx is used for scripting, application macros and application development. As a general purpose scripting language, Rexx is considered a precursor to Tcl and Python.
How popular is Rexx in 2026?
In 2026, Rexx ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Rexx most popular?
Rexx reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #8,152 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Rexx a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rexx is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Rexx?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rexx include Alby, Lanson, Mitt. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Rexx

Rexx is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 70 births in the dataset. Rexx's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #8,152. Use the chart and map above to compare Rexx's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.