Rey
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Rey is a Spanish name meaning “king”. It is a common name, predominantly used for boys, with 96.07% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Rey
Rey is a Spanish name that serves as a direct linguistic descendant of the Latin word rex, meaning king. The term historically identified individuals associated with royal authority or those who served within a monarch's household. Throughout the Middle Ages, the name evolved from a formal title of nobility into a common given name across the Iberian Peninsula and its linguistic colonies.
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Gender Usage of the Name Rey
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Rey is predominantly used as a name for boys. Approximately 96.07% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Rey
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Rey is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 13K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 138K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 118K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 750K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Rey ranked #1,426 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,551 in 2024 — an improvement of 125 places. Rey is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,202 in 1938. Its lowest recorded position was #2,314 in 1980. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 109 places (from #1,535 to #1,426).
Characteristics of the Name Rey
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 3 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- R — Boy Names Starting with R
- Ends with
- y — Boy Names Ending in “y”
Name AestheticMethodology
Rey is a single-syllable name with an abrupt, vowel-ending sound. It is widely recognized through the Star Wars character Rey Skywalker, establishing a Sleek & Modern aesthetic.
Middle Names For Rey
Middle names used with ReyMethodology
Rey is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Rey David · Rey Francisco · Rey Manuel · Rey Andres · Rey AlbertoView all 32 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for ReyMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Rey is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Rey Andrew · Rey Albert · Rey Alfred · Rey Antwan · Rey Antwon. View all 40 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Rey
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Rey. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. This record is provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Rey
Sound Like Rey Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Roy · Ray · Rio · View all 24 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Robert · Richard · Ryan · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Rey Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Jose · Jay · Ray · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Rey”
Dictionary Meaning of "Rey"Methodology
A surname from Spanish
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How to Spell Rey in ASL
- R
- e
- y
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