Ernesto vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernesto

Boy #897 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"earnest, serious, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

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Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Ernesto Rank #897

Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #897 for Ernesto.

Is Ernesto or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Ernesto at #897 in the United States.

What do Ernesto and Rey mean?

Ernesto means "earnest, serious, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Ernesto and Rey boy or girl names?

Ernesto is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.