Ben vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

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Ben Rank #802

Rey Rank #823

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Ben or Rey more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Ben and Rey mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Ben and Rey boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.