Rey

Meaning of Rey

Rey means "king" in Spanish. It's a short, strong name that suggests leadership.

Rey has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rey

After ranking as high as #751 in 2018, Rey has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Rey

• Rey Mysterio
  Professional wrestler
• Rey Maualuga
  Former NFL linebacker
• Rey Ruiz
  Cuban salsa singer
• Rey Valera
  Filipino singer-songwriter
• Rey Guerra
  Cuban chess grandmaster

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Questions about the name Rey

What does the name Rey mean?

Rey means rey means "king" in spanish. it's a short, strong name that suggests leadership, and it comes from Spanish origins.

Is Rey a boy's or a girl's name?

Rey is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Rey?

Rey did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Rey most popular?

Rey peaked at #751 in 2018.