Rey

“King” — Spanish, from Latin rex origin

Boy's name · #908 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Rey reached its best rank, #755, in 2018 and ranked #908 in 2025. About 9,700 boys have carried it since 1915.

Around the world: about 1 in 18,000 boys in Switzerland (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 16 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Reys

Among 113 notable people named Rey:

Entertainers appear 2.11× more often than among typical names — e.g. Rey Ruiz, Cuban musician.

Similar names: Camilo · Rhys · Grey · Carmelo · Reign · Rio

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