Dewey vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dewey

Boy #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Japanese American Brazilian

✓ All Clear

Dewey Rank #3,607

Rei Rank #3,800

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 vs #3800 for Rei.

Is Dewey or Rei more popular?

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 compared to Rei at #3800 in the United States.

What do Dewey and Rei mean?

Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Dewey and Rei boy or girl names?

Dewey is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.