Buddy vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Buddy

Boy #3,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: American English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Japanese American Brazilian

✓ All Clear

Buddy Rank #3,784

Rei Rank #3,800

Buddy is more popular, ranked #3784 vs #3800 for Rei.

Is Buddy or Rei more popular?

Buddy is more popular, ranked #3784 compared to Rei at #3800 in the United States.

What do Buddy and Rei mean?

Buddy means "friend, companion" (American English origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Buddy and Rei boy or girl names?

Buddy is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.